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Early detection and intervention are critical to ameliorating the negative impacts of this disorder. The 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People: Progress and Possibilities, commissioned by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, provides concrete evidence that many mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in young people are, in fact, preventable. For example, school-based violence prevention programs and social and emotional learning programs may reduce problem behaviors and improve academic outcomes. Preventing mental disorders and promoting mental health are key tenets of SAMHSA policy and of a public health approach to health care. In addition to early detection and intervention, SAMHSA supports the development, dissemination, and widespread use of empirically based treatment approaches. There are a number of evidence based treatments for BPD that have been evaluated in randomized controlled trials, but more research is needed and the field requires better access to and understanding of these techniques. It is imperative that behavioral health professionals have the tools and knowledge to support consumers with all mental and substance use disorders, including co-occurring disorders, and the resources to make appropriate referrals. Illnesses such as BPD occur in a larger context than just the individual with the diagnosis. Spouses, partners, parents, children, friends, neighbors, and co-workers of people with BPD can also benefit from services. To effectively treat the disorder, we must also provide education and tools for consumers and their personal support networks. Family psychoeducation is crucial to fostering an environment of recovery that will enable consumers to achieve and sustain their treatment goals. We are committed to providing individuals with BPD, their families, and the communities in which they live with a full range of prevention, promotion, and treatment services. Our ultimate goal is healthy individuals, healthy communities, and a healthy Nation.

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