“Empowering Hope: Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Communities”: Scoping Review

Exploring Non-Drug Therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Study by Unpad Nursing Researchers

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a tough condition that affects emotions, self-image, and how people relate to others. It’s often marked by impulsive behavior and emotional ups and downs, which can seriously impact daily life and relationships.

A research team from Universitas Padjadjaran’s Faculty of Nursing, Indra Maulana, S.Kep, Ners., M.M., Prof. Suryani, S.Kp, M.HSc., Ph.D., Aat Sriati, S.Kp.,M.Si., Iyus Yosep, S.Kp., M.Si., M.Sc., Ph.D., Iceu Amira DA.,S.Sos.,S.Kep,Ners, M.Kes., and Hendrawati, S.Pd.,S.Kep.,Ners.,M.M.Kes, came together to dig into existing studies on how non-drug approaches can help people with BPD. They used a scoping review method, looking through multiple scientific databases like PubMed and Semantic Scholar to find evidence-based therapies.

What they found is encouraging: therapies focused on mindfulness, cognitive restructuring (like schema therapy), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and group sessions combined with supplements like Omega-3 showed promising results in helping people regulate emotions better, improve social skills, and reduce psychological distress, all without relying only on medication.

This research not only adds valuable knowledge to mental health care but also aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, by promoting inclusive, holistic approaches that support mental health in a more sustainable way.

Full study here: https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S483930