Episode Details

Borderline Personality Disorder (also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), is characterised by strong emotional responses, unstable relationships and a disturbed sense of self. In this video we cover the symptoms (including DSM 5 diagnostic criteria) as well as potential causes, and treatment. 

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Timestamps:
What is a personality disorder? 0:00
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? 0:20 
Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms 0:45
Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis / DSM 5 Criteria 1:49
Borderline Personality Disorder Causes / Risk Factors 2:06
Complications 3:12
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment 3:59

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References

1. Priory Group, 2022. Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) treatment. [online] Available at: https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/personality-disorder-treatment/emotionally-unstable-personality-disorder-eupd.
2. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2025. Borderline personality disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder.
3. Verywell Mind, 2025. Borderline personality disorder: Symptoms and diagnosis. [online] Available at: https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174.
4. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2025. Borderline personality disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430883/.

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