Hartley, S, Baker, C, Birtwhistle, M, Burgess, JL, Chatburn, E, Cobbaert, L, Howley, M, Huggett, C, MacKenzie-Nash, C, Newton, A, Parry, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5666-1997, Smith, J, Taylor, CDJ, Taylor, PJ and Timoclea, R
(2022)
Commentary: Bringing together lived experience, clinical and research expertise – a commentary on the May 2022 debate (should CAMH professionals be diagnosing personality disorder in adolescence?).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
ISSN 1475-357X
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Abstract
Background: There is a wealth of evidence to suggest that the Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD, or similar Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, EUPD) construct is harmful. We provide a commentary on the ideas expressed in the May Debate issue, highlighting both concerns and alternatives. Method: We bring together lived experience, clinical, and research expertise. This commentary was written collaboratively drawing on all these sources of evidence. Results: We outline evidence that the BPD construct is invalid, harmful, not necessary for effective treatment and a potential block to the development and evaluation of alternatives. Conclusions: We ask readers to consider these concerns, perspectives, and ideas.
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