Did you know it was Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Week from 1-7 October 2015?
Between 2% and 5% of Australians, that’s 440,000 to 1,100,000 individuals are affected by BPD at some stage in their lives.
Symptoms for people with this illness include emotional distress, self-harm, difficulty relating to others and the world around them. This can be very distressing for the person and for people close to them.
The symptoms of the disorder usually first appear in mid to late teens or in early adulthood, with women three times more likely to be diagnosed with BPD than men.
Contrary to common belief, people with BPD can recover! With early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and support the prognosis for people with BPD is positive.
For more information visit the BPD Information page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AustralianBPDFoundation
If you would like more information or wish to discuss any mental illness and the steps to recovery, you can make an appointment with one of our GPs at Waitara Medical. Book your appointment on through Health Engine