Brief Admission for Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood condition, characterized by emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and self-harming behaviors.
A recent 4-year longitudinal study from Sweden examined the use of Brief Admission, a person-centered approach that allows individuals with BPD to self-refer for short respite stays, providing an alternative to emergency hospitalization.
- Emotional dysregulation
- Unstable relationships
- Self-harming behaviors
Previous Mental Elf blogs have explored widespread misunderstandings of the BPD label, diagnostic overlap with other conditions and the relationship between BPD criteria and suicidality.
A systematic review of Brief Admission found promising but inconsistent results, highlighting the need for further research and adaptation of services to support individuals with BPD.
Author's summary: Brief Admission offers a person-centered alternative to emergency hospitalization for people with BPD.
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