Borderline Personality Disorder in Four Different Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study of Community Residents in Germany

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisabeth A. Arens ◽  
Malte Stopsack ◽  
Carsten Spitzer ◽  
Katja Appel ◽  
Manuela Dudeck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Residents

Sub-clinical borderline personality disorder symptoms as predictor of suicidality and non-suicidal self-injury in young Pakistani females

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Gull Zareen ◽  
Farzana Ashraf ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Clinical Population ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Personality Features

Abstract The aim of this study was to determine if suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury can be predicted by the symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and if non-suicidal self-injury predicts suicidality in young adult females. In this cross-sectional study, 150 undergraduate females (mean age 20.47±3.17) were conveniently sampled and assessed on McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder, Suicidal Behaviour Questionnaire-Revised, and the Inventory of Statements about Self-injury. Borderline Personality features significantly predicted suicidal ideation and behaviour (?=.383, p<.001) and non-suicidal self-injury (?.282, p<.01). Likewise, non-suicidal self-injury was positively associated with suicidality (r =.330, p<.01). Even sub-threshold BPD features in a non-clinical population may be predictive of suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury. Future research should be based on the management and interventional strategies for tested constructs. Further, screening measures need to be introduced to better detect population at risk of subclinical BPD, suicidal ideation and self-injury. Keywords: Suicidal, Self-injury, Continuous...

scholarly journals Needs assessment of informal primary caregivers of patients with borderline personality disorder: psychometrics, characterization, and intervention proposal

Salud Mental ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Claudia de Mendieta ◽  
Rebeca Robles ◽  
Catalina González-Forteza ◽  
Iván Arango ◽  
Claudia Pérez-Islas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Borderline Personality Disorder ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Borderline Personality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assertiveness Training ◽  
Personal Support ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Training Stress

Introduction. Informal Primary Caregivers (IPC) of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) experience a significant burden, making it important to determine their specific needs. Objectives. Cross-sectional study aimed at adapting and establishing the reliability of the Questionnaire on the Needs of Family Members of People with Severe Mental Disorders to identify felt and unfelt needs that may or may not have been met in IPCs of patients with BPD and suggest intervention strategies to effectively address them. Method. The adapted version of the instrument was completed by 80 IPCs of patients with confirmed BPD diagnosis. Results. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients for different groups of needs evaluated through the instrument were: Knowledge/information = .77, Instrumental support = . 78, Participation = .63, and Personal support = .74; and for the total score = .86. The most important unmet felt needs were: 1. having information on interventions for patients and caregivers, legal and administrative aspects, and available support services; 2. having coping skills to deal with crises and manage patients’ risk behaviors; 3. receiving professional care to reduce stress; and 4. being listened by health professionals, express their personal opinions, and need for rest. Conclusions. The adapted instrument showed satisfactory internal consistency in IPCs of patients with BPD. The results highlight the urgent need for interventions for this population, focusing on psychoeducation, assertiveness training, stress management, and problem solving.

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