BPD and Schools
Balancing the demands of school and treatment can be challenging. However, school can serve as a protective factor in recovery by providing daily motivation and structure. It also can encourage the identity of student as opposed to just someone with a BPD diagnosis.
How BPD may affect learning and daily functioning in school
Many people with BPD are highly intelligent, creative, and motivated, yet may have significant challenges that will impact their learning and daily functioning in school. Some of these can be the result of emotional sensitivity and regulation issues, interpersonal and communication difficulties, impulse control issues, anxiety, depression, medication side effects, and sleep disturbances.
Common areas of concern at school for a student with a BPD diagnosis:
Test taking
Group projects and class presentations
Recess and lunch time
Teacher expectations
Communication with teachers and peers
Lateness and truancy
Social media