Somewhere between 11% and 22% of adolescents seeking mental health care in outpatient clinics—and between 33% and 49% of those in inpatient units—meet the diagnostic criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD). Despite its high prevalence and the significant social and economic costs associated with it, BPD remains underdiagnosed. Furthermore, sufficient training on its fundamentals and clinical management is largely unavailable for mental health professionals treating adolescents.
In response to this pressing need, the Handbook of Good Psychiatric Management for Adolescents With Borderline Personality Disorder offers essential guidelines for clinicians. Adapted from Dr. John Gunderson’s effective approach known as good psychiatric management (GPM), this resource-efficient treatment strategy is tailored specifically for adolescents (GPM-A). The handbook aims to demystify BPD in young people by addressing common challenges that arise during treatment, including:
- Patient rejection of diagnosis
- Conflicts among clinicians providing care
- Nonadherence to medications
- Concerns about stigma
This comprehensive manual features case vignettes that highlight key decision points, suggesting alternative interventions and demonstrating how to apply the concepts in various clinical settings. Additionally, helpful speech bubbles throughout the handbook provide insights on effectively communicating with adolescent patients, ensuring that explanations and interventions are delivered at an appropriate level.
Authors:
M.D. Choi-Kain, Lois W. (Editor)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
June 8, 2021
From the book:
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.