On the 9th of May 2015 I will be sharing my birthday with a group of fundraisers all helping to raise money for the charity 'Borderline'.
BPD (Borderline personality disorder) is a severe and enduring mental health condition. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people are diagnosed with BPD. Those with the condition are often stigmatised by those around them, including those working in the mental health field at times. Many people with BPD are reluctant to accept the diagnosis (and therefore the treatment on offer), due to associated stigma. This reluctance to seek or accept help worsens the individual’s mental health and can even lead to suicide. Shocking statistics show that as many as 1 in 10 people with BPD die as a result of suicide! But, the good news is that Borderline are doing all they can to change this situation and to improve (and potentially save) the lives of those with BPD.
Thank you for checking out my fundraising page.
