BPD Awareness Week
Raising understanding about a mental health condition, fostering empathy for those navigating the complexities of BPD.
Position your organization as a mental health advocate by sponsoring or amplifying BPD Awareness Week events, building trust with health-conscious and professional audiences.
- Share expert insights on BPD myths vs. facts to reduce stigma
- Highlight employee wellness programs that support mental health awareness
- Feature stories from caregivers and clinicians working in BPD support
- Promote free educational webinars or community events during Awareness Week
In 2014, a number of delegates in Australia, made up of consumers, clinicians and carers, met with their senator to discuss the desire to formalize the first week of October as BPD Awareness Week within the Australian Senate. The purpose behind founding the event acknowledges and advocates for those who are affected by BPD, offering recognition, reflection and support.
One hope is that BPD Awareness Week will help to inform the public, reducing incidences of discrimination and prejudices associated with mental illness, and bringing hope to those who are impacted. This event is not only meant to raise awareness for those who have BPD, but also those who work in fields where BPD is common, including counselors, care givers, doctors, family members and more.
Each year, the organizers behind BPD Awareness Week offer a theme that helps to target the focus for the annual celebration. Themes for past events have included:
Join a BPD Awareness Event
Get involved with BPD Awareness Week by attending activities that are connected with borderline personality disorder. From educational events like lectures and seminars to fun-raising events, this is a great time to get connected with others to build relationships, awareness and increased support. Consider some of these other events with similar themes, including Mental Health Month and World Mental Health Day celebrated in October, or Children’s Mental Health Week in February.