An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing Suicidal Behavior in Patients with BPD

SUMMARY

This review will suggest an evidence-based approach to managing suicidal patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Many principles currently used in practice have little basis in empirical data. And some approaches used to manage chronic suicidality, particularly the emphasis on “safety,” may actually be counter-productive.

Key Words:

• Suicidality
• borderline personality disorder
• personality disorders