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Over time, many people with BPD overcome their symptoms and recover.
Over time, many people with BPD overcome their symptoms and recover. Additional treatment is recommended for people whose symptoms return.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
If someone suspects they may have BPD, they should make an appointment with a GP.
If you're experiencing symptoms of BPD, make an appointment with a GP.
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
People with BPD often experience trauma or neglect during childhood.
People with BPD come from many different backgrounds, but most will have experienced some kind of trauma or neglect as children.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
Many people with BPD also have another mental health condition or behavioural problem, such as depression.
Many people with BPD also have another mental health condition or behavioural problem, such as:
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
Effective treatment for BPD may last more than a year.
Effective treatment may last more than a year.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
The main treatment for BPD is psychotherapy, which may involve a range of individual and group psychological therapies.
The main treatment for borderline personality disorder is a type of talking therapy called psychotherapy. Treatment may involve a range of individual and group psychological therapies (psychotherapy) carried out by trained professionals working with a community mental health team (CMHT).
Service · Policy statement · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
The causes of BPD are unclear, but it appears to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
The causes of BPD are unclear. BPD appears to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
Symptoms of BPD include emotional instability, cognitive distortions or perceptual distortions, impulsive behaviour and unstable relationships.
The symptoms of BPD can be grouped into 4 main areas: - emotional instability – the psychological term for this is affective dysregulation - disturbed patterns of thinking or perception – cognitive distortions or perceptual distortions - impulsive behaviour - intense but unstable relationships with others
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Borderline personality disorder, [page]
Many people with BPD can recover over time.
Over time, many people with BPD overcome their symptoms and recover.
Service · Observational claim · From Borderline personality disorder, Treatment - Borderline personality disorder
Effective treatment for BPD can last over a year.
Effective treatment may last more than a year.
Service · Observational claim · From Borderline personality disorder, Treatment - Borderline personality disorder
Many people with BPD have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood.
People with BPD come from many different backgrounds, but most will have experienced some kind of trauma or neglect as children.
Service · Observational claim · From Borderline personality disorder, Causes - Borderline personality disorder
The causes of BPD are not fully understood but may involve genetic and environmental factors.
The cause of borderline personality disorder is unclear. It's been linked to traumatic events during childhood, such as neglect or abuse.
Service · Observational claim · From Borderline personality disorder, Causes - Borderline personality disorder
The main treatment for BPD is psychotherapy.
The main treatment for borderline personality disorder is a type of talking therapy called psychotherapy.
Service · Observational claim · From Borderline personality disorder, Treatment - Borderline personality disorder
Children with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred to specialist mental health services.
Children and young people with a first episode of schizophrenia should be referred urgently to a specialist mental health service.
Service · Procedural statement · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
A diagnosis of schizophrenia can provide information about treatment and services available.
It's important to remember that a diagnosis can be a positive step towards getting good, straightforward information about the illness and the kinds of treatment and services available.
Service · Observational claim · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
In severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act.
In severe cases, people can be compulsorily detained in hospital for assessment and treatment under the Mental Health Act (2007).
Service · Procedural statement · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
A crisis plan can provide guidance on what actions should be taken if someone becomes unwell.
They may also have written instructions with advice about what a friend or loved one can do if a person becomes unwell. This is sometimes called a crisis plan.
Service · Procedural statement · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
Care coordinators can be contacted to express concerns about someone with schizophrenia.
If this is the case, contact the person's care co-ordinator to express your concerns.
Service · Procedural statement · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
Delusional thought patterns can make people with schizophrenia reluctant to seek help from GPs.
As a result of their delusional thought patterns, people with schizophrenia may be reluctant to visit their GP if they believe there's nothing wrong with them.
Service · Observational claim · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]
Most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist for schizophrenia diagnosis.
To make a diagnosis, most mental healthcare professionals use a diagnostic checklist.
Service · Observational claim · From Diagnosis - Schizophrenia, [page]