About Emotions Matter

Emotions Matters, Inc. is a nonprofit organization created by a network of families and individuals affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) who have united around our mission to improve social connection, awareness, and health care systems for those with BPD.

Our Mission

Emotions Matter empowers and connects people impacted by borderline personality disorder (BPD) through peer-driven programs, education, and advocacy to reduce stigma and promote healing.

Our Vision

A world where people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are understood, supported, and empowered to lead fulfilling lives.

What We Do

  • Peer Support For People Impacted by BPD

    • Peer-led online support groups that reduce isolation, foster connection, and support recovery for people impacted by BPD, including general groups and specialty groups designed to meet the needs of specific communities.

  • Education

    • Educational programs, workshops, and resources for individuals, families, clinicians, and the broader community.

  • BPD Loss Support & Remembrance For Family Members

    • BPD Loss Support Groups and the BPD Loss Registry support individuals and families who have lost loved ones to BPD, with an emphasis on suicide prevention, remembrance, and community support.

  • Awareness & Advocacy

    • Initiatives that reduce stigma, improve public understanding of BPD, and promote access to compassionate, effective care.

Who We Serve

Emotions Matter serves individuals impacted by BPD over the age of 18 and their families. While many with BPD are diagnosed during adolescence and early adulthood, BPD is a disorder that affects individuals of all ages through middle age and later in life.  Although more women than men access our services, BPD affects both women and men in society. 

Our Approach

What sets Emotions Matter apart from other organizations is our belief that individuals with BPD have the capacity to advocate for their recovery needs. Those with BPD have important contributions to make to BPD research, education, and health care. Emotions Matter wants their voices to be heard.

Our Values

  • Peer-driven and grounded in lived experience

  • Recovery-oriented and empowerment-focused

  • Inclusive, compassionate, and nonjudgmental

  • Education-driven and evidence-informed

  • Committed to reducing stigma and increasing understanding

OUR SPONSORS

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