Myth
People with BPD are manipulative.
Fact
BPD is rooted in intense emotional pain and difficulty regulating emotions — not a character flaw.
BPD AWARENESS WEEK · 1–7 OCTOBER
Borderline Personality Disorder is treatable. The stigma is what keeps people away.
BPD is one of the most misrepresented diagnoses in popular culture. This week, we're not talking about our services — we're sharing trusted, evidence-based resources so more people feel safe asking for help.
Explore resources ↓Myth vs Fact
Three ideas that keep people from asking for help — and what the clinical evidence actually says.
Myth
BPD can't be treated.
Fact
Evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) lead to real, lasting improvement.
Myth
It's just mood swings.
Fact
BPD is a recognised clinical condition. It can be assessed, understood and treated.
Understand BPD
Each White Swan topic has an article from the clinic. The Sukoon guide opens in a new tab.
White Swan Foundation
Borderline Personality Disorder
A clear introduction to what BPD is, its signs and how it is treated.
White Swan Foundation
Myths & Facts on BPD
Separates common misconceptions from clinical reality.
White Swan Foundation
Demystifying BPD
A deeper look at the diagnosis, beyond the labels.
White Swan Foundation
BPD: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people and families ask most.
White Swan Foundation
BPD and Relationships
How BPD can affect close relationships, and how to navigate them.
Sukoon Health
Recognising Symptoms of BPD in India
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, written for an Indian audience.
Watch — Hindi videos
Psychiatrists and people with lived experience, in Hindi. Press a thumbnail to play.
Real stories from India
"You're Faking It": My Life With Borderline Personality Disorder
Youth Ki Awaaz
A first-person account of diagnosis, disbelief and what came after.
Living With BPD — Pooja Krishnakumar Answers 5 Questions
Homegrown
Honest answers about daily life with BPD.
Treatment and self-help
Amaha
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)?
A practical guide to DBT and its core skills, in an Indian context.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry · Indian Psychiatric Society
For Professionals: Clinical Practice Guidelines for BPD (2023)
Assessment and management guidelines for clinicians.
Voices from around the world
The New York Times (2011), via Association for Psychological Science
Expert on Mental Illness Reveals Her Own Fight
Marsha Linehan's own story of living with the condition she later learned to treat.
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Not sure what you're experiencing?
A conversation or diagnostic assessment can help you understand it — in a safe, confidential space.
Dr. Akanksha Agarwal, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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The resources on this page are shared for awareness and education. They are created by independent organisations and are not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. External links open in a new tab.