Borderline Personality Disorder Resources Online
List of Sites on BPD that Include Factsheets & Support Forum Details
Sep 6, 2008
There is a great deal of information available on the World Wide Web, including many websites on borderline personality disorder. People should be mindful that a professional-looking website is not necessarily reliable in its content. It should also be noted that legislation and diagnostic tools vary depending on the country, which may be reflected in online content.
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
This organization’s aim is to provide education and to promote research and awareness of BPD. Their site includes:
- Articles on BPD, including family guidelines.
- A list of recommended reading on BPD.
- Information on research studies, including how to participate (US).
Mayo Clinic Website: Borderline Personality Disorder
The Mayo Clinic is a non-profit medical practice, and their website is an information resource covering health topics. Their site includes:
- Articles on BPD, including information on symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment and lifestyle changes.
- A service for submitting health questions online, which they claim are considered by qualified health specialists.
Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified
This site is an information resource aimed at anyone affected by BPD. Their site includes:
- Articles on BPD, including information on history, course of illness and treatment.
- An online test for BPD.
- Guidelines for choosing a psychiatrist.
BPD Central
This site is a volunteer run information and support resource for people affected by BPD. Their site includes:
- Articles on BPD, including information on prevalence, symptoms, abuse and myths surrounding BPD.
- Information on finding a therapist (US, Canada, Germany and Spain).
- A list of recommended reading on BPD.
- Support forums and email groups.
Behavioral Tech: DBT Resources
Behavioral Tech offer training to mental health professionals on the use of treatments that are considered scientifically credible. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)isa therapy used in the treatment of BPD. The DBT section of their site includes:
- Articles on DBT.
- A list of recommended reading on DBT.
- A list of clinical resources on DBT.
- A list of consumer resources on DBT.
For links to these websites and other organizations, visit the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder and the Open Directory Project’s Borderline Personality Disorder website. Those concerned about symptoms of BPD should seek advice from a qualified health practitioner.
Claims and opinions expressed on external websites do not necessarily reflect those of the author.
Sources
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder website, accessed: 5th September 2008, no author specified
Mayo Clinic: Borderline Personality Disorder website, accessed: 5th September 2008, no author specified
Borderline Personality Disorder Demystified website, accessed: 5th September 2008, author: Friedel, R.O
BPD Central website, accessed: 5th September 2008, author: Kreger, R
Behavioral Tech: DBT Resources website, accessed: 5th September 2008, no author specified
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