Art Show to Highlight the Lived Experience of Borderline Personality Disorder
NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristyn is one of 1.6% in the U. S. population affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) a highly stigmatized mental illness contributing to the increase in self-harm and suicidality in our society. Up to 75% of people diagnosed with BPD experience a suicide attempt, and sadly, 10% succeed.
- Up to 75% of people diagnosed with BPD experience a suicide attempt, and sadly, 10% succeed.
- It seeks to change public opinion of this disorder by highlighting the severity of its symptoms as expressed by people with lived experience through art in a new ground-breaking exhibit.
- All participants identify with lived experience as either those with the disorder, or family members impacted by it.
- Sponsors for this event include New York-Presbyterian Hospital, the Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation, McLean Hospital, Silver Hill Hospital and the National Education Alliance on Borderline Personality Disorder.