Understanding System-Involved Transition Age Youth with Borderline Personality Disorder

Nicole Kelly, PsyD & Kwonta Phatiphong, PsyD

Training Description

Borderline personality disorder can carry a lot of stigma, which can make it challenging for service and/or support providers working with system-involved transition age youth who have the diagnosis. This training will provide an in-depth discussion of what borderline personality disorder is, including symptoms and commonly co-occurring mental health issues. Participants will learn common challenges to supporting someone with borderline personality disorder and how to effectively support a system-involved young adult with this diagnosis.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Identify one characteristic of borderline personality disorder;