You may have heard that insurers almost never cover Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) treatment because the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classifies it as an Axis II personality disorder. However, depending on your insurance carrier and your plan, you may have some options.
Only relatively recently has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) been accepted by clinicians, therapists, and even insurance companies as a valid psychiatric diagnosis. The initial lack of diagnostic precision in determining the exact behavior and symptoms associated with BPD, combined with the fact that the disorder overlapped with a number of other psychiatric disorders, led many to question the validity of the diagnosis.
“Back from the Edge” is a 48-minute documentary film that features compelling firsthand accounts of the struggle to overcome Borderline Personality Disorder, the experiences of family members, and the advice of BPD treatment experts.
Scientists and clinicians from around the world participated in the congress and presented their latest findings on such topics as treating adolescent BPD, using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and teaching mindfulness.
Because BPD is such a complex disorder, instead of guessing that you have it based on your own research, you should seek the advice and treatment of a mental health professional. Only a licensed clinician or therapist should be relied upon to accurately diagnose BPD.
The American Psychiatric Association is preparing a major revision to the DSM that will represent a considerable change in how personality disorders such as BPD will be defined and diagnosed.
It used to be that a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) came with it little hope for recovery. These days, however, the right treatment can result in a long-lasting remission from BPD symptoms.
Many family members struggle with understanding the behaviors and symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder. Family therapy can help you have a better understanding of BPD and learn to better cope with how you handle it.
The seminar will focus on the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing and psychiatric management to treat the disorders.