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Science & Therapy

This section takes the questions we have as someone living with BPD and their loved one, and tries to find answers in science, medicine and therapeutic approaches. We’re not experts — just curious and searching for evidence that connects with real life.

  • A Dive Into The APMS

    A Dive Into The APMS

    A new NHS survey suggests almost 1 in 10 young women screen positive for BPD — and nearly half of those screening positive report getting no treatment at all. So what is this really measuring: a disorder, or the pressure young women are living under?

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  • Borderline Personality Disorder – What’s In A Name?

    Borderline Personality Disorder – What’s In A Name?

    A look at how one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses ended up with multiple names and why the language we use still matters.

    Read more: Borderline Personality Disorder – What’s In A Name?