BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER

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. For a diagnosis of BPD to be made, a patient must display symptoms from at least 5 of 9 criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of BPD, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, 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.