Research Article
Stepped Care and Rehabilitation for Patients Recovering From Borderline Personality Disorder
Joel Paris,
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Joel Paris
McGill University
Please address correspondence to: Joel Paris, McGill University, Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry, 4333 cote Ste. Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, H2T1E4, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorJoel Paris,
Corresponding Author
Joel Paris
McGill University
Please address correspondence to: Joel Paris, McGill University, Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry, 4333 cote Ste. Catherine, Montreal, Quebec, H2T1E4, Canada. E-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has a reputation as a clinical challenge. However, although BPD presents difficulties in acute phases, most patients recover over time, and most will respond to psychotherapy. Even so, BPD patients, even in remission, can suffer from residual dysfunction in work and relationships. These problems can benefit from further treatment, using a model in which patients retain access to treatment but are seen intermittently. This article describes a stepped care model for treatment and rehabilitation in the chronic phases of the disorder.
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