My guest today, Natasha Briffa is an APHRA Registered Psychologist who specializes in working with individuals living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). She also has an interest in working with individuals who have complex trauma and eating disorders. Natasha has primarily worked in the public mental health service and NGO sector with adults and adolescents, and currently works in private practice.

In this episode, Natasha shares the meaning of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the different features of BPD, symptoms for people struggling with mental health challenges that need help in an emergency department, and how acceptance of mental health struggles help in recovery. She also talks about other mental health challenges that are associated with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Natasha reminds us that BPD is a common disorder that can be treated. With the help of a trained mental health professional, individuals with BPD can learn to manage their symptoms, improve their relationships, and lead fulfilling lives.

Topics we cover and where to find them:

• [00:00] Intro
• [04:52] Natasha’s background information and clinical journey
• [10:23] Symptoms for people with mental health problems that need help in an emergency department
• [15:25] How acceptance of mental health struggles help in recovery
• [17:11] The meaning of Borderline Personality Disorder
• [24:37] The biosocial theory of BPD by Dr. Marsha Linehan
• [26:31] The area in mental health that Natasha has had the biggest success in her career
• [28:49] The different features of Borderline Personality Disorder
• [32:25] Other mental health challenges associated with BPD
• [35:03] Advice for people struggling with BPD and how their family can help

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Episode resources:

Website: https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/

: https://www.bpdfoundation.org.au/

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