Borderline Personality Disorder (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder)

Borderline Personality Disorder (also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder), is characterised by strong emotional responses, unstable relationships and a disturbed sense of self. In this video we cover the symptoms (including DSM 5 diagnostic criteria) as well as potential causes, and treatment. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/psychiatryFree Practice Material: https://app.wisdolia.com/learning-journey/all-cards/h1JbWDFGFLCZtYCAZkfu?showListView=true&r=DnwHGyl95QQgP3ecVSPDHrFGE0E0qB&ref=rhesusmedicineConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rhesusmedicineBuy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:What is a personality disorder? 0:00What is Borderline Personality Disorder? 0:20 Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms 0:45Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis / DSM 5 Criteria 1:49Borderline Personality Disorder Causes / Risk Factors 2:06Complications 3:12Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment 3:59LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesPriory Group, 2022. Emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) treatment. [online] Available at: https://www.priorygroup.com/mental-health/personality-disorder-treatment/emotionally-unstable-personality-disorder-eupd.National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 2025. Borderline personality disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder.Verywell Mind, 2025. Borderline personality disorder: Symptoms and diagnosis. [online] Available at: https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-425174.National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2025. Borderline personality disorder. [online] Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430883/.Disclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.