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Negative Attitude of Healthcare Professionals towards Borderline Personality Disorder Patients

   

Added on  2023-06-11

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NEGATIVE ATTITUDE OF THE HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS BORDERLINE
PERSONALITY DISORDER PATIENTS
Name
Institution
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Introduction
Borderline personality disorder is a
common mental health illness
It affects both males and females
The condition is caused by genetics and
cognitive factors
The disease can be managed if
appropriate interventions given
Healthcare professionals tend to develop
negative attitude towards the patients
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Borderline Personality Disorder
A disease of the mind-mental illness
Hinders a person from leading normal
and functional life
Prevalence rates currently stand at not
more than 10% of the population
Disease linked to brain abnormalities as
well as genetics
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Signs and Symptoms
Impulsiveness
Extreme emotions
Distorted self-image
A pattern of unstable intense
relationships
Suicidal thoughts
Anger
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