Are They Connected? BPD and the LGBTQ+ Community

I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences. My community faces othering, lack of resources, and unhealthy environments. I hear about these challenges every day in therapy sessions.

Does a link exist between identifying as LGTBQ+ and the diagnosis of a personality disorder?

LGBTQIA2S+ folks often face discrimination, marginalization, and social isolation. These factors increase risk for mental health conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD), and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD).

Research shows clinicians disproportionately diagnose the LGBTQIA2S+ population with these disorders because of complex social and psychological factors.