Support young people with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder

About this event

Global Leadership Exchange invites mental health leaders to explore how we can better address the stigma surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and how through early intervention and effective treatments, such as Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT), we can make a meaningful difference for those living with this diagnosis. We will share world-renowned, innovative models for early diagnosis and prevention interventions in young people with BPD.

About us

Marsha McAdam, Vice-Chair of the Mental Health Network in the UK and a member of GLE's Lived Experience Council, will share her reflections from her recent Churchill Fellowship, highlighting lessons learned from developing services in Australia and the United States.

Professor Carla Sharp, from the University of Houston and Director of the Adolescent Diagnosis Assessment Prevention and Treatment Center, will discuss her research on improving our understanding of the causes of Borderline Personality Disorder and informing approaches to prevention and early intervention.

Professor Andrew Chanen, Chief of Clinical Practice at Orygen, will present on the award-winning Helping Young People Early program, a clinical, research, and training initiative focused on understanding, preventing, and treating severe personality disorder in young people.

Professor Peter Fonagy, Head of the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at UCL and National Clinical Adviser Children’s Menatal Health, NHSE, will share insights into the evidence base for Mentalization Based Treatment and discuss how services are evolving in response to new research.

Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) connects leaders in mental health, disability, and substance use by creating space for sharing ideas, knowledge, and best practice to help spread innovation and change lives.

Who should register to attend?

This webinar is ideal for professionals and advocates working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as those looking to develop services that provide earlier intervention and improved treatments to enhance the quality of life and reduce stigma for people with BPD. It is also suitable for anyone interested in driving necessary changes in adolescent mental health care, aiming to positively alter the life trajectories of young people with BPD through innovative and evidence-based treatments.