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Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder

WEBEmotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. Some people prefer to use EUPD, as it removes the borderline label, whereas others feel that the use of the word ‘unstable’ is more stigmatizing. Many people have said that they dislike the use of the word ‘personality’, as it implies there is something inherently flawed in your character or

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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Splitting

WEBThis post was written by one of our volunteers, Hanan. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex mental health condition that profoundly impacts individuals' thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Among the defining characteristics of BPD is a phenomenon known as "splitting." Splitting involves seeing people, situations, …

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The importance of self-compassion in mental health recovery

WEBPublished January 1, 2024 · Updated February 10, 2024. Self-compassion plays a crucial role in mental health recovery, as it encompasses the act of treating oneself with kindness, empathy, and acceptance, especially during times of adversity or challenges in life. Here are a few reasons why self-compassion is essential in the journy towards

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Diagnosis

WEBThe first step in diagnosis is to see your GP, if you’re concerned that you have borderline personality disorder (BPD). They may ask about your symptoms and how they’re affecting your quality of life. They may order some tests to rule out other possible causes, and to make sure there is no immediate risk to your health.

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Stigma and Societal Perceptions

WEBSocietal perceptions of BPD are often shaped by myths and stereotypes perpetuated by media portrayals, cultural biases, and lack of awareness. Individuals with BPD may be unfairly labelled as manipulative, attention-seeking, or "difficult," reinforcing the stigma surrounding the condition and discouraging open dialogue about mental health. …

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BPD – What Employers Need to Know

WEBEmployers have a duty of care to their employees, which includes offering support to their employees with physical or mental health conditions, to enable them to perform at their best in the workplace. Duty of care means that you must do all your reasonably can to support the health, safety and wellbeing of your employees.

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Misdiagnosis in BPD

WEBBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. It's commonly misdiagnosed, highlighting the lack of knowledge and understanding around this condition.

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Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)

WEBWellness Recovery Action Plans (also know as WRAP plans) are a useful tool that can help you get more control over your condition, treatment and can empower you to work on your own recovery. It’s usually worked on with your mental health professional at first, but it is YOUR plan and can change at any time. We’ve put together some

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Setting boundaries

WEBThe Importance of Setting Boundaries: Setting boundaries is crucial when supporting someone with BPD for several reasons: Self-Care: Setting boundaries helps protect your own mental and emotional well-being, preventing burnout and resentment. Clarity and Consistency: Clear and consistent boundaries provide structure and …

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Health anxiety (hypochondria)

WEBYou may have health anxiety if you: constantly worry about your health. frequently check your body for signs of illness, such as lumps, tingling or pain. are always asking people for reassurance that you’re not ill. worry that a doctor or medical tests may have missed something. obsessively look at health information on the internet or in the

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Strengths-Based Approach

WEBDeveloping an understanding of strengths and strengths-based approaches is central to recovery and peer support practice. Organisations that offer services to individuals with mental health problems sometimes use a medical model of intervention. In this model, the individual is usually perceived as someone with problems that need to be …

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Motivational and Inspirational Quotes

WEBPrince Harry. “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”. Fred Rogers. “There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.”. John Green. “Mental health problems don’t

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BAME Support Borderline Support UK

WEBTaraki work with Punjabi communities to improve access to mental health awareness, education, social supports, and research through culturally safe activities to benefit individual and community-level care.Within Punjabi communities, those living with mental health difficulties can face stigma from family and friends, wider society, as well as …

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Peer Support Groups

WEBPeer Support Groups. Our peer support groups run on Sunday evenings and meet online over Teams – we currently have 9 online groups and 1 face-to-face group, which each meet once a month. They provide a safe and welcoming environment where you can connect with others with similar experiences and offer mutual support without judgement.

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Peer Support Training

WEBPublished February 10, 2024 · Updated February 10, 2024. Welcome to our online Peer Support training, developed with the Peer2Peer training program. Peer2Peer is an innovative course designed to prepare people with lived experience of mental health problems to be employed in peer support roles and support others in their recovery.

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Personal Independence Payment Borderline Support UK CIC

WEBPIP – Personal Independence Payment – is a benefit paid to anyone over 16 who has a long-term physical or mental health condition and has difficulties with everyday tasks. Long-term is defined as lasted at least 12-months from when symptoms started. Note – to apply, you need to have lived in England, Scotland or Wales for at least 2 of

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