Borderline Personality Disorder

Introduction

100

What group falls within the high risk age group?

College students

Method

100

What was the age range of participants?

18-77 years old

Results

100

Which gender was more likely to report engaging in BPD behaviors?

Females

Discussion

100

What is an example of a risky behavior that people are more likely to do if they had BPD symptoms?

self-harm

or

use substances

Symptoms

100

What was one of the core symptoms related to borderline personality disorder?

Intense emotional pain and mood swings  

Chronic feelings of emptiness or dysphoria 

Turbulent interpersonal relationships  

Distorted thinking or perceptions  

Recurrent self-harming behaviors