Bipolar, Borderline or Both?

Distinguishing between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder can present a considerable clinical challenge. With some overlapping features and, at times, occurring co-morbidly, making a confident diagnosis can occasionally prove elusive. However, correctly identifying the underlying cause has a significant impact on selecting the most effective treatment approach. In this month’s Expert Insights, clinicians, researchers and lived experience representative come together to discuss differentiating the two disorders and implications of this on management planning.

Panel members: Dr Adam Bayes – Associate Lecturer School of Psychiatry UNSW; Tony Merritt, Clinical Psychologist; Dr Jan Orman, GP Services Consultant, Black Dog Institute

Facilitated by: Dr Vered Gordon, Black Dog Institute GP Consultant
Recording and sound production: James Stewart, audioPost
Voiceover: Cameron Banks, Black Dog Institute