Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Borderline Personality Disorder
Congressional Luncheon Briefing
Hosted by:
Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Representative Frank Wolf (R-VA)
Honorary Co-Hosts*:
Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA)
Representative Tim Murphy (R-PA)
(*Co-Chairs of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus)
Why learn about borderline personality disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most prevalent and devastating mental illnesses, yet it is one of the most maligned and misunderstood. BPD is decades behind in research, treatment options and family education compared to other major mental illnesses. BPD is a leading cause of suicide. Odds are, you know or will know someone who has the symptoms of BPD, but do not recognize that it is a mental illness that can be treated.
AGENDA
12:30-1:30 pm
Welcome
Perry Hoffman, Ph.D.
President
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
Michael Fitzpatrick, MSW
Executive Director
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Moderator and Speaker
Thomas Insel, M.D.
Director
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Living with BPD
Krissy Ahner
A young woman who shares her experience of living with BPD
Marie-Paule de Valdivia
A mother whose daughter has BPD
Professional Perspective
John Oldham, M.D., MS
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, The Menninger Clinic
President-Elect, American Psychiatric Association
Questions and Answers
Thomas Insel, M.D.
Meet and Greet
1:30 to 2:00 pm
Please join us and talk to professionals, individuals who have BPD,
and family members about the disorder.
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