Training for families with a loved one affected by Borderline Personality Disorder

This program, which was created by psychologist Hélène Busque aims at informing families on the disorder, how it presents itself and its challenges and encourages families to put in place changes that will improve their quality of life as well as that of the ill person.

Friends for Mental Health, created by families of mentally ill persons, is the only association in our area offering direct support to these families. Our purpose is to provide practical information, education, supportive individual or family counselling, group support, and respite to help families better cope with their situation. We also work to educate the general population about mental illness in order to demystify it as well as improving the quality of mental health services in the community.

Borderline Personality Disorder occurs in 2 to 3% of the general population, about three times as often in women as in men. It is being diagnosed more frequently now and the emotional distress and behavioural difficulties (impulsivity, self-destructive actions, unstable relationships, etc.) associated with this disorder have important repercussions on the family.

This training will be given, one in English and one in French, once a week for 12 weeks at the Elizabeth Russell Centre at 750 Dawson Avenue in Dorval beginning in January 2008.

To register or for more information about this training or about the organization you can call at 514 636-6885 or e-mail at asmfmh@qc.aira.com.