BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER: BEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS

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. Individuals with BPD are typically dissatisfied with their impairment in social, occupational, and/or academic functioning. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of current knowledge about behavioral manifestations of BPD, including information on its causes, prevalence, and treatment strategies. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.