Background
Patients with borderline personality disorder have a significantly increased risk of suicide, suicide attempts and self-harm as shown in numerous studies. There is still a great need for more in-depth knowledge about which subgroups within this heterogeneous patient group have the greatest risk of suicidal behavior and self-harm.
Aims
The project aims to investigate suicidal and self-harming behavior and a number of other psychological functions and problems relevant to such behavior in a large cohort of patients with borderline personality disorder treated at clinical units participating in the Network for Personality Disorders. The aim is to gain more in-depth knowledge of which groups are most at risk and which factors increase the risk. The results of the study will be of great importance for further planning and development of treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder.
Organization
The project is a collaboration between researchers at NSSF and the Network for Personality Disorders, Section for Personality Psychiatry at the Clinic for Mental Health and Addiction at Oslo University Hospital HF.
Project group
- Lars Mehlum (leader)
- Ina Bekkevold-Jernberg
- Geir Pedersen
- Elfrida Kvarstein
Current status
Data collection has been completed and a manuscript is under preparation.
Financing
The project is financed by the Norwegian Directorate of Health.
Reference
- Conference presentation: Bekkevold-Jernberg, I., Pedersen, G., Kvarstein, E. H., Mehlum, L. (2021). Avoidant Personality Disorder and Deliberate Self-Harm. ISSPD Personality Disorder Congress, virtuell, Oslo.