Discuss key principles of diagnosis, assessment and treatment for a borderline personality disorder.
(1500 words excluding references)
READ CHAPTER TEN OF YOUR ESSENTIAL TEXTBOOK AND LOOK AT DSM-V DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR BPD
In order to pass this assignment WITH FLYING COLOURS you need to describe:
Central characteristics of BPD as discussed during the lecture. Please also look at DSM-V and think about the main criteria for diagnosing BPD
Estimates/prevalence of BPD in the general population
Cognitive symptoms associated with BPD
Comorbidity with other disorders
Causal factors
biological factors
genetic variance
environmental factors, e.g. abuse, child maltreatment, emotional abuse and Big Five, etc.
6. Treating BPD (therapies and programs):
DBT
STEPPS
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Biological treatment
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