
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 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?

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.