Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness: A Foundation for Understanding, Compassion, and Support
Course Description
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition characterized by marked instability in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships . Affecting an estimated 0.7% to 2.7% of the general population , BPD is associated with significant emotional distress, impulsive behavior, and an increased risk of self-harm and suicide . Yet despite its prevalence and impact, BPD remains highly stigmatized, with many people holding misconceptions based on stereotypes rather than facts.
This foundation course provides a comprehensive and compassionate introduction to borderline personality disorder. Drawing on research from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and peer-reviewed medical literature, you will explore the nature of BPD, its symptoms and subtypes, causes and risk factors, evidence-based treatments, and strategies for providing effective support. Through accurate information and compassionate understanding, you will help reduce stigma and contribute to a more supportive environment for those living with this condition .
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
- Module 1Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder – An Overview6
- Module 2Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Types of BPD7
- Module 3Causes, Risk Factors, and Neurobiology7
- Module 4Treatment and Management7
- 4.1Lesson 4.1: Learning Objectives
- 4.2Lesson 4.2: Psychotherapy – The Cornerstone of Treatment
- 4.3Lesson 4.3: Medication in BPD Treatment
- 4.4Lesson 4.4: Crisis Management and Safety Planning
- 4.5Lesson 4.5: Comprehensive Treatment Planning
- 4.6Module 4 Quiz Bipolar Disorder3 Questions
- 4.7Module 4: Key Takeaways
- Module 5Supporting Someone with BPD and Self-Care9
- 5.1Lesson 5.1: Learning Objectives
- 5.2Lesson 5.2: How to Offer Support
- 5.3Lesson 5.3: What to Say and What to Avoid
- 5.4Lesson 5.4: Setting Healthy Boundaries
- 5.5Lesson 5.5: Self-Care for Supporters
- 5.6Lesson 5.6: My Action Plan for Supporting Someone
- 5.7Module 5 Quiz Bipolar Disorder3 Questions
- 5.8Module 5: Key Takeaways
- 5.9Modules Takeaways
Instructor
Institute for Mental Health & Research (IMHR) is an educational institute committed to strengthening mental health knowledge through structured education, professional certification, and research-driven learning.
