Description: Welcome toFamilies for Borderline Personality Disorder Research Families for Borderline Personality Disorder Research is a grassroots group of family member ...
Families for Borderline Personality Disorder Research is a grassroots group of family members, friends, and others who have loved ones living with BPD. We are committed to actively supporting BPD research as the best hope for recovery from this painful and devastating disorder.
Dr. Ruocco (our 2014 Young Investigator) combined two treatments, magnetic seizure therapy (MST) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), in a small pilot trial that showed a reduction in suicidal ideation in those with BPD and treatment-resistant depression. Learn More Potential Use of Ketamine for BPD Symptoms
Dr. Fineberg (our 2022 Young Investigator) has investigated Ketamine, a drug not previously tested for BPD. Results from a small pilot study indicated its potential effectiveness in treating mood symptoms and related impairments in people with BPD. Learn More A New Smartphone App to Control Escalating Emotions