Borderline Personality Disorder in Children
treatments
Recent conference videos
National Education Alliance
Healthcare professionals present current theories and future research for borderline personality disorder, findings that one day might help your child or other children with BPD.
A deeper discussion
NARSAD
Has one of your children been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder? Learn more with this fact sheet that contains sections on causes, medications and therapy.
Hear from an expert
BPD Central
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) in children may appear similar to other childhood disorders. This interview sheds light on the diagnosis of BPD and the role of the parents.
Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mental Help Net
DBT is the cornerstone of treatment for borderline personality disorder in children and adults. This excellent article goes into detail about strategies, modes and targets of treatment.
A treatment option
Behavioral Tech
Learn about Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), a treatment for borderline personality disorder in children and others, through this FAQ.
A therapist or clinic near you
BPD Central
There are providers and facilities, some specifically for children, that treat borderline personality disorder in your area; get their contact information here.
symptoms
Behind the scenes
Biological Unhappiness
What really goes on in the mind of someone with borderline personality disorder? This article will give you a glimpse and also discusses treatment options.
Don't ignore signs of depression
Helpguide
Unfortunately, children with borderline personality disorder have a high rate of self-harm and suicide. It is imperative that parents learn to recognize the warning signs with this excellent guide.
Living with BPD video
Keeping Kids Healthy
In this amazing video, two women and their mothers share their personal experiences with being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder as teens.
Early and atypical symptoms
BPD Demystified
Borderline personality disorder might manifest itself differently in children or be masked by other concurrent conditions. This brief article discusses common symptoms in children.
self-help
It's not their fault
YouTube
While this video doesn't specifically address borderline personality disorder in children, it gives a glimpse into the lives of families struggling with childhood mental illness.
If you are a parent of a child with borderline personality disorder, you're not alone. Get support, share your stories, learn ways to cope when you join this Yahoo group.
causes
Weed through the dense language of this article aimed at healthcare professionals, and you'll find some pertinent information on borderline personality disorder in teens and children.
The developing brain
Borderline UK
The belief that early childhood neglect or abuse causes borderline personality disorder is common; however, some professionals speculate a biological etiology.
Psychological trauma
Helpguide
It's been theorized that early childhood stress or trauma might cause borderline personality disorder later in life. Learn about the immediate and long-term effects of trauma.


