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BPD diagnosis and traits

WEBBetween 1-4% of the population is estimated to have BPD diagnosis. Around 10% of people in outpatient mental health treatment are thought to have BPD, and around 20% of …

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Treatment outcomes

WEBlearn to accept the diagnosis. understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. manage emotions and impulses. change the way they relate to themselves and others, especially …

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BPD and co-occurring disorders

WEBBPD co-occurring disorder is the existence of two mental health disorders in one individual. With clinical comorbidity, these conditions are categorically distinct, yet one condition …

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BPD in the family

WEBBPD Awareness ACT holds a support group in the ACT on the first Monday of each month for loved ones of people with BPD. The support group is based on the principles of …

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What are the signs of BPD

WEBA supportive network of trusting and caring family and friends is equally important to evidence-based psychotherapies in the recovery of the person with BPD traits or …

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Suicide and crisis care

WEBReach Out is a web-based service that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 14–25, with resources including videos, a forum, a blog and fact …

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Recognising BPD triggers

WEBThe most common BPD triggers are relationship triggers. Many people with BPD have a high sensitivity to abandonment and can experience intense fear and anger, impulsivity, …

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Fact sheets and templates

WEBACT crisis action plan template This template has been created to be customisable on your device. Lifeline coping kit includes templates you can download to complete with …

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Training and education

WEBTraining workshops. Mental Health Community Coalition ACT Inc. offers training events in the ACT about motivational interviewing, mental health first aid, understanding and …

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Strengths and qualities of BPD

WEBCuriosity – Being extra sensitive and connection emotions, senses and surroundings allows for greater curiosity in the minds of those with BPD. Bold – Impulsivity is a BPD trait that …

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Responding to a crisis

WEBSelf harm behaviors and suicidal ideations are the main reasons people with BPD present for healthcare services. Approximately 69% to 80% of individuals with BPD will self harm …

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Role of service provider

WEBAs health advocates, helping professionals partner with patients, their loved ones and carers to bring about improvements in the design and provision of services. All service …

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Accessing BPD psychotherapies

WEBThe DBT program runs for a minimum of six months and includes weekly individual therapy (1 hour), skills training group (2.5 hours), phone coaching , and a therapist consultation …

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Key principles for working with people with BPD

WEBBENÉ BROWN – Empathy. Extra resources. See the National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia) Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Borderline …

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BPD personal stories

WEBBPD personal stories. It is important for people with lived experience of mental illness to share stories of coping about the many challenges to know that they are not alone. Story …

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