Enhancing comorbidity management in borderline personality disorder

This course is dedicated to advancing the treatment of comorbidities among individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). By comprehensively exploring psychiatric, personality, and physical health comorbidities, participants will gain practical insights and evidence-based strategies to optimize patient care and outcomes.

The course begins with an introduction to BPD and its treatment fundamentals, covering the definition, diagnostic criteria, and general principles of treatment. An overview of comorbidities is then provided, highlighting key challenges and clinical considerations.

Part I focuses on the different types of comorbidities encountered in BPD, including psychiatric comorbidities, personality comorbidities, and physical health comorbidities. Particular attention will be given to how these comorbidities influence BPD outcomes.

Part II addresses treatment strategies for BPD with comorbid conditions. It begins with general principles and tools, including the role of lifestyle medicine and psychotherapy approaches tailored for comorbidity.

Participants will also learn about treatment hierarchies and strategies for prioritizing goals when multiple diagnoses are present. Finally, evidence-based guidelines for psychopharmacological management of psychiatric comorbidities.

Course Director:  Lionel Cailhol, Canada