Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Explains borderline personality disorder (BPD), also known as emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD). Includes what it feels like, causes, treatment, support and self-care, as well as tips for friends and family.
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Useful contacts
Other organisations
Borderline Arts
borderlinearts.org
Uses the arts to raise awareness of borderline personality disorder and reduce stigma.
The Consortium for Therapeutic Communities
therapeuticcommunities.org
Online directory of therapeutic communities across the UK.
FRANK
0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
Harmless
harmless.org.uk
User-led organisation that supports people who self-harm, and their friends and family.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
[email protected]
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
NHS UK
nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
[email protected]
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Shout
85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.
This information was published in September 2022. We'll revise it in 2025.
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