BPD Insight and Awareness App

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About this app

The BPD Insight and Awareness app is an essential resource for gaining a 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 a detailed description of BPD and describes and explains the nine clinical BPD symptoms.

A historical overview of the disorder is presented, tracing its origins back to 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 various 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 the treatment. 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 reputable sources of information on BPD, such as NEABPD, NIMH, NAMI, and more.

The app includes includes powerful guided meditation videos created specifically for individuals with BPD,

Multimedia presentations, audio tracks, inspiring BPD music, famous BPD quotes, and powerful affirmation meant to empower individuals with BPD.

The app includes four psychiatric self-testing instrumens 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. In addition, the GAD-7 Anxiety Assessment, and the PHQ-9 Clinical Depression Assessment are included.

This app will present information on BPD using clear, laymen's language and the information is presented thoughtfully and sensitively, with an emphasis on hope and recovery.

The BPD Insight and Awareness App includes:

An Introduction from the Developer
A Definition and Description of BPD
A Detailed Explanation of the Nine Symptoms of BPD
The Cause of BPD as Described in the Biosocial Theory of BPD
An Explanation of DBT, or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
The statistics on BPD, including prevalence, co-occurring disorders, and recovery
The Four BPD Subtypes
The McLean Screening Instrument (MSI-BPD) for BPD
The Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23) Assessment for BPD
The Nine-Question BPD Symptom Assessment
The GAD-7 Anxiety Assessment
The PHQ-9 Clinical Depression Test
BPD and Fear of Abandonment
BPD and Identity Disturbance
BPD and Comorbid Anxiety
Understanding Benign Interpretation
Understanding Emotional Regulation
Childhood Event Linked to BPD
The History of BPD
Understanding Self-Compassion
Recognizing BPD in Men
The Stigma Associated with BPD
The Realities of Living with BPD
Hollywood's Depiction of BPD
Loving Someone with BPD
BPD and Self-Injury
The Pain of Living with BPD
Emerging Treatments for BPD
Downloadable DBT Skills Worksheets
Downloadable BPD Skills Worksheets
Quick BPD Coping Techniques
Video Meditations for BPD
DBT Skills Videos
Video Interviews with BPD Treatment Specialists (Borderline Notes)
An Open Letter to People Who Don’t Have BPD
101 Positive Affirmations for Fighting Self-Injury
Inspired Quotes About BPD
Playlist of Inspiring Songs for Those with BPD
How to Create a BPD Crisis Plan
Getting Help from the 988 Crisis Lifeline
A BPD Support Group locator
Five Must-Read Books on BPD
DERS-16 Assessment (Difficulty with Emotional Regualtion Scale)

Ratings and reviews

Im diagnosed with BPD and other mental issues, so being able to learn more about a mental disorder I'm diagnosed with, especially BPD is awesome. On top of it coming from someone who deals with it like I do gives the information on this app a better and different light. If you created the app and put in all that time and effort for the ones dealing with BPD also, I wanna say thank you so so much, more than you know for making this app! best app found for BPD! TY!

This app is really helpful! Not only for myself (recently diagnosed), but it also is helpful for my loved ones to help them understand BPD.

this app helped both me & my mom learn about my BPD, when I'm triggered it helps explain why and provides amazing resources. it also helps when I'm not triggered and learning about it in general. thank you sm for this app, I feel like it would benefit being on iOS too!

What’s new

login/register screen enabled
chat module added
splash image updated
bug fix for memory error