Alfred, R and Kumar, T (2024) Improving Access to Care for Borderline Personality Disorder. [Book Chapter]
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and often misunderstood mental health condition. Individuals with BPD face numerous challenges, including suicidal tendencies, self-harm, and difficulty maintaining social relationships. The stigma and misinformation surrounding BPD further complicate their struggles. Patients suffering from BPD are often diagnosed only at the stage where they�ve attempted suicide or self-harm. Early intervention can prevent this. This study aims to develop a smartphone app for BPD patients, addressing gaps in therapy accessibility and providing immediate support. The app integrates Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques, offering mindfulness exercises and emotion regulation tools. Usability testing involved three participants, assessing convenience and technical feasibility. Future iterations may incorporate AI chatbot features for interactive therapy simulations. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 10, the app promotes accessible mental health support and reduces therapy inequalities. Overall, this project not only endeavours to alleviate the immediate challenges faced by BPD patients but also envisions a scalable and innovative solution with potential societal impact. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.
| Item Type: | Book Chapter |
|---|---|
| Publication: | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control |
| Series.: | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control |
| Publisher: | Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH |
| Additional Information: | The copyright for this article belongs to Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH |
| Department/Centre: | Division of Mechanical Sciences > Department of Design & Manufacturing (formerly Centre for Product Design & Manufacturing) |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Dec 2024 17:07 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Dec 2024 17:07 |
| URI: | http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/87051 |
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