Ironically, it is clear that improving attitudes and behaviors of Clinicians surrounding BPD could potentially have the greatest and most positive impact on stigma. A lack of understanding of the disorder or knowing how to treat people with BPD, has resulted in the...
Dr. Aguirre goes on to discuss why it is so important to eliminate the negative attitudes towards people with any mental illness, especially with BPD, which continues to be stigmatized, misunderstood and misdiagnosed. It is critically important to educate to reduce...
Dr. Blaise Aguirre starts the day by discussing STIGMA and why it is so very important to reduce stigma particularly in the professional community. He emphasizes the importance for Clinicians to become aware and understand the disorder well enough to diagnose and...
Dr. Robin Kissell Director of the BPD Initiatve at UCLA began the conference by discussing cutting edge research being conducted to diagnose BPD in younger populations. Previously a BPD diagnosis was reserved for adults. BPD diagnosis and treatment in the lives of...
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