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Review
. 2019 May 28;55(6):223.
doi: 10.3390/medicina55060223.

Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder

Joel Paris  1
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Review

Suicidality in Borderline Personality Disorder

Joel Paris. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is associated with suicidal behaviors and self-harm. Up to 10% of BPD patients will die by suicide. However, no research data support the effectiveness of suicide prevention in this disorder, and hospitalization has not been shown to be useful. The most evidence-based treatment methods for BPD are specifically designed psychotherapies.

Keywords: borderline personality disorder; self-harm; suicide suicidality personality disorder.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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