Borderline Personality Disorder

Sites with Links to Articles and Other Professional Materials

The National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD)

Provides announcements and information for professionals and the public. Links to conferences, training and online media on borderline personality disorder. Has overview information about BPD as well.

"Formed in 2001, the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder (NEA-BPD), is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteering consumers, family members, and professionals. NEA-BPD seeks to "Advance the BPD Agenda" by raising public awareness of BPD, providing education, and promoting research about borderline personality disorder through a variety of programs. For example, with partial funding from a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NEA-BPD has hosted over 30 conferences worldwide, featuring internationally recognized BPD researchers and scientists. All NEA-BPD conferences encourage attendance by professionals, family members and consumers alike. "

Borderline Personality Disorder (BiologicalUnhappiness.com)

Useful links for mental health professionals and physicians. Diagnostic issues, medical management, comorbid conditions, etc. Additional languages. Very large page of annotated research citations from Medline, starting with 1980. This is updated periodically. Don't write your thesis without it. Maintained by Leland M. Heller, M.D. (12/10)

Support Sites for the Public

Bibliotherapy and social support for persons with loved ones displaying BPD traits. Persons with BPD can have a very serious effect on loved ones and even friends and coworkers. Until they understand the patterns of behavior and have appropriate coping strategies, they are vulnerable in many ways. BPD is a significant cause of domestic violence.

Support Portals

Sites with various forms of support for persons with BPD or persons who are concerned about them. Some include extensive material on how to survive or separate from a person with BPD.

BPDWorld.org

Diverse resources, including discussion forums and topical articles. Has information on common comorbid diagnoses.

BPD Central

Numerous topical articles, busy and diverse discussion forums hosted by Yahoo Groups. Maintained by Randi Kreger, author of books on BPD for families.

Sure, she wants to sell her books, but she offers a great deal through the site. (12/10)

Facing the Facts: When a loved one has Borderline Personality

Major support site includes message board, articles, other resources. Posts numerous accolades from various thought leaders. (12/10)

"This web site is dedicated to support these individuals and families as they journey through recovery, therapy, and self analysis."

Tests for Borderline Personality Disorder

Informal tests or lists of traits that the people can use to see how well someone's behavior fits with BPD, or that they can take themselves.

Borderline Personality Disorder Test (HealthyPlace.com)

Nine item automated test. (12/10)

"This Borderline Personality Disorder screening test can help determine whether you might have the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Use the results to decide if you need to see a doctor or other mental health professional to further discuss diagnosis and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder."

Borderline Personality Test (BorderlinePersonalitySupport.com)

Has questions such as "Does criticism from other people, even in small measure, make you feel horrible inside?" Does not provide automation. Links to facts about BPD and coaching services. Maintained by Tami Green.