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Learning Objectives
Review the history of borderline personality disorder (BPD).
Describe the current and previous diagnostic criteria for BPD.
Outline the incidence and prevalence of BPD.
Identify common psychiatric and medical comorbidities of BPD.
Evaluate the pathophysiology and natural history of BPD in various patients.
Analyze barriers to the care of patients with BPD.
Discuss approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of BPD.
Describe conditions to consider in the differential diagnosis of BPD.
Outline the history of therapy for BPD and selection of the appropriate level of care for patients with BPD.
Discuss approaches to identify and intervene to prevent self-harm, parasuicidal behaviors, and suicide in patients with BPD.