Causes and Risk Factors

Are BPD Challenges More Intense for Generation Z Teens?

Generation Z may be experiencing higher rates of mental health challenges, including BPD, compared to previous generations.

BPD Trauma Response: How Childhood Trauma Can Shape Our Journey

Studies have shown that exposure to adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse may be a potential contributor to the development of BPD.

Can Someone With BPD Be A Good Parent?

You might be doubting your ability to raise a child when you have BPD, but many people with this disorder become highly functional parents.

Living with a Parent who has Borderline Personality Disorder

Growing up can be difficult for everyone, but it's especially difficult for children who have emotionally unstable parents.

Do Parents Cause Borderline Personality Disorder?

The most upsetting aspect of having BPD is that our parents are the ones who have sentenced us to a lifetime of suffering and disorder.

Is BPD always Caused By Trauma?

Someone can have Borderline Personality Disorder without experiencing childhood trauma.