Borderline Personality Disorder

• Choose a cognitive or mental health illness.
  • What is it? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated?
  • How does it differ from a physical or "visible" illness?
• Address the following for your chosen diagnosis.
  • Historical
  • Socioeconomic impact
  • Political issues or impact
  • Educational needs
  • Topographical findings
  • Geographical impact
  • Cultural impact
• Include interdisciplinary interventions for this disease.
• Discuss the impact of a patient's value systems on management of this disease.
• Address the following health-care practices:
  • Acute versus preventive care
  • Barriers to health care
  • Impact of pain and the sick role
  • Cultural practices
• Identify challenges related to:
  • Learning styles
  • Autonomy
  • Educational preparation
  • Disease management