Borderline Personality Disorder Explained (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder)

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This video explains what borderline personality disorder is, its symptoms, causes, and complications. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals, risk factors, and available treatments like psychotherapy. Useful for anyone seeking to understand BPD and its impact on mental health and daily life.

Channel: Rhesus Medicine Duration: 0:05:08

Questions

1. How is Borderline Personality Disorder classified in the ICD?

Histrionic disorder Emotionally unstable personality disorder Dependent personality disorder Schizophrenic disorder

2. Which therapy focuses on using interpersonal skills and mindfulness to help regulate emotions in BPD patients?

Transference-focused psychotherapy Cognitive processing therapy Exposure therapy Dialectical behavior therapy

3. What percentage of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder are estimated to die from suicide?

10% 20% 2% 5%

4. Which of the following is a common symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Obsessive cleaning Excessive optimism Constant happiness Uncontrollable anger

5. According to DSM-5, how many of the nine symptoms must be present to diagnose Borderline Personality Disorder?

Five Four Nine Three

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