Stigma of Borderline Personality Disorder

The stigma associated with borderline personality disorder (BPD) is well documented and undeserved. In this week’s episode, Dr. James Seymour explains this complicated condition, discusses the “borderline” label, and explores the role past traumas may have in the development of BPD. Psychiatrist Dr. Seymour is the director of the Sierra Tucson’s Chrysalis Program.

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Guest Information for 'Stigma of Borderline' Podcast Episode Psychiatrist Dr. James Seymour, who joined Sierra Tucson in 2010, is the Director of the Arizona-based mental health treatment center’s patient-centered Chrysalis Program. Dr. Seymour received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee and completed his psychiatric residency at the University of Virginia. He is a Somatic Experiencing Therapy practitioner, and board-certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Addiction Medicine. Trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Dr. Seymour’s expertise spans trauma recovery, addictions, cognitive behavioral therapy, and somatic mind-body therapies.

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Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations, available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. To learn more about Gabe, please visit his website, gabehoward.com.