I just watched the first public service announcement (PSA) produced by the "Love is The Cure" BPD Awareness Campaign. This PSA campaign is designed to make BPD personal, and to help others see people with BPD as real and human.

Here is the link to the first video- I think it is very well done and really achieves the goals of the campaign. What do you think?

Because of the stigma attached to a borderline personality disorder (BPD) diagnosis, many people struggle with deciding whether or not to tell others that they have BPD. Here are a few things to consider:

• How well do you know the person?
• Can you anticipate their reaction?
• Is it necessary to tell them?
• Might this person be a good source of support?

Are you struggling to decide whether or not to disclose your diagnosis? Read more here.

For those who have been following the piece on borderline personality disorder in the New York Times, today Dr. Marsha Linehan posted her first responses to reader's questions today. You can read her responses here.

I have to say that I really admire Dr. Linehan for a number of reasons. First, she is a scientist and she is very dedicated to finding treatments for BPD that are proven to work. But also, I just really like her way of being able to "tell it like it is." For example, in answer to a question about how to help a BPD family member who does not want help, Dr. Linehan began her response with:

"If another person does not see the need for getting help, it is their right to not do it. Sorry."

You have to respect someone who doesn't mince words!

Today the New York Times is featuring an article on BPD. Even better, they are offering a chance for readers to ask Marsha Linehan, Ph.D. (the psychologist who developed dialectical behavior therapy) questions. Both the article and the question and answer with Dr. Linehan are great examples of the ways that BPD is becoming more recognized by in the popular media.