This downloadable handout provides an easy-to-understand overview of Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment pathways. Developed by Jess O’Garr & Dr Al Griskaitis, it introduces our practical Nature + Nurture model of Borderline Personality Disorder, helping readers understand how emotional sensitivity and early attachment experiences interact to shape identity, relationships and emotional regulation.

This handout explains:

• How and why BPD develops
• What are the symptoms of BPD
• Is BPD permanent?
• What is the model of BPD?
• We also discuss why the label of BPD is terrible and why we are stuck with it for now.