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The BPD Insight and Awareness app is an essential resource for gaining a more thorough, fact-based understanding of borderline personality disorder. This comprehensive app provides a wealth of information and resources for individuals affected by BPD, along with loved ones, family members, and friends. 

It begins with an in-depth description of BPD and the nine BPD symptoms. A historical overview of the disorder is presented, tracing its origins in 1938, when Adolf Stern first introduced the term "borderline," up to May of 2008, when the US House of Representatives recognized May as National BPD Awareness Month.

In addition to presenting content on the symptoms, treatments, and possible causes of the disorder, the app presents dozens of brief pieces of original content on aspects of BPD that don't get enough attention—things like the difficulty people with BPD have with "object constancy," "identity disturbance," and "emotional reasoning." Whenever possible, the content is written using plain, non-clinical language.

There is a considerable emphasis in the app on DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), including its origin in the 1970s when Marsha Linehan developed it. The app provides a detailed explanation of DBT and how it differs from other types of psychotherapy. In addition, the four essential skills of DBT are explained not only in writing but also with DBT skills sheets and video presentations.

This app provides access to some of the most popular BPD blogs and links to the most reputable sources of information on BPD, such as NEABPD, NIMH, NAMI, and more. It includes powerful mindfulness meditation videos created specifically for individuals with BPD, multimedia presentations, audio tracks, inspiring music, famous BPD quotes, and powerful affirmations.

The app includes three BPD self-assessments commonly used in the diagnosis of BPD, including the highly regarded McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD) and the lesser-known BSL-23.

Borderline personality disorder may affect as many as 16 million people in the United States, or nearly 6% of the adult population. Despite being acknowledged as one of the most prevalent and serious psychiatric disorders, BPD continues to face substantial stigma as well as a lack of funding for research. This has contributed to the widespread lack of understanding, ignorance, and stigma associated with this serious disorder.

For many years, it was believed that borderline personality disorder only affected young women. We now know that both men and women of all ages are affected by BPD in nearly identical numbers.

This app will present information on BPD using clear, intelligible language and provide information thoughtfully and sensitively, with an emphasis on hope and recovery.

Disclaimer: This app is intended to be a source of information for those seeking information on borderline personality disorder and, in some cases, insight into their behavior and the behavior of others. This app is not a substitute for professional counseling or treatment by a qualified mental health practitioner.

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