What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Do I have BPD?

The video discusses Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a common mood disorder characterized by emotional instability, impulsive behavior, and unstable relationships. It explores the symptoms, including mood swings and cognitive distortions, and examines potential causes such as genetic, environmental, and neurological factors. The video also outlines treatment options, focusing on psychotherapy methods like dialectical behavior therapy and mentalization-based therapy, while noting that pharmacotherapy is not typically used unless other mental health conditions are present.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?

• Emotional instability

• Stable relationships

• Impulsive behavior

• Disturbed thinking patterns

What neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation in BPD?

• GABA

• Norepinephrine

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

Which part of the brain is NOT mentioned as being involved in BPD?

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Orbitofrontal cortex

• Amygdala

Which therapy is considered a mainstay treatment for BPD?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

• Exposure Therapy

• Psychoanalysis

In the treatment of BPD, pharmacotherapy is used when:

• The patient refuses psychotherapy

• The patient has no other mental health conditions

• The patient is a child

• The patient has concurrent conditions like depression