We hope that the resources listed below are helpful to you while you wait for mental health services for borderline personality disorder or are between appointments. These resources are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health care professional with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of a resource you have found on this website, including those listed below. If you are seeking professional mental health services you may find our Accessing Care for Borderline Personality Disorder page helpful.
Borderline Personality Disorder - Resources
- Developing the Synthesis of Acceptance and Change – Marsha Linehan
- Family Connections
A resource for family members/partners/siblings 16 plus - Having A Life Worth Living - Dr Aguirre's Insights on Borderline Personality Disorder
- "Back From the Edge" - Borderline Personality Disorder
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Books
- The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook: Practical DBT Exercises for Learning Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotion Regulation, and Distress Tolerance by McKay, Wood, et al. 2007
* Many resources sourced from a list compiled by Renee McGrath, PCLC
