BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: SYMPTOMS AND ASSESSMENT

Course overview

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex disorder of emotional regulation characterized by a distorted and rapidly changing self-image, lack of inner direction, instability of emotion and interpersonal relationships, and impulsivity. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of current knowledge of symptoms and assessment of BPD, including information on its causes, prevalence, and treatment strategies, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.