Social sensitisation to reduce prejudice against people with borderline personality disorder

The central theme of the initiative was raising social awareness of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and reducing the stigmatisation of those affected. Offline and online awareness-raising and educational materials were produced – podcast episodes, videos, leaflets, a website, presentations and a workshop – which contributed to reducing the stigma and prejudice caused by mental illnesses. The initiative opened up a dialogue between patients living with the diagnosis and those around them, as well as between laypeople and professionals. The awareness-raising materials created will, in the long term, continue to contribute to the ever wider dissemination of credible information about the vulnerable group living with BPD and to strengthening equality.