This resolution supports designating May 2026 as "Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month" to increase public understanding of BPD, a serious mental health condition affecting an estimated 5.5 to 13.3 million Americans. The resolution highlights that BPD causes significant emotional dysregulation and relationship difficulties, with high rates of suicide attempts and co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, yet historically receives insufficient research funding and public awareness compared to other mental illnesses. The measure emphasizes that individuals with BPD face widespread stigma in healthcare settings, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses and barriers to treatment access. It stresses that BPD is treatable and that many people improve substantially with evidence-based care, and that greater awareness and reduced stigma could help more people receive timely, effective treatment. The resolution does not involve any federal funding or create new programs, but rather serves as a symbolic statement supporting mental health awareness and advocacy efforts.
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