What Is BPD and What Makes It a Disorder?

In this session, Dr. Daniel Fox provides a comprehensive overview of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), focusing on its four core domains and the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. Participants will explore key aspects such as age of onset, periods of symptom remission and resurgence, and common pitfalls like confirmation bias in clinical assessment. Dr. Fox offers practical strategies to recognize and counteract these biases, enabling more accurate understanding and support for individuals with BPD. This session equips mental health professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate BPD effectively, improving assessment, intervention, and therapeutic outcomes.