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

Five Four Three Nine

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

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

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

Emotionally unstable personality disorder Schizophrenic disorder Dependent personality disorder Histrionic disorder

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

Obsessive cleaning Constant happiness Uncontrollable anger Excessive optimism

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

20% 10% 2% 5%

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