BPDWORLD was founded and created by Joshua Cole in March 2004. Joshua felt that there was very little specific support in respect of those with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Not only in the real world but also that of the Internet. Of cause there were many websites that supported those with the better-known conditions like depression etc but nothing that could help those that face the chaos and uncertainty of living with personality disorder.

Joshua has always felt passionate about helping to support those who are disadvantaged in any way, and this has been reflected well in the paid and unpaid work he has done over the years. Once Joshua made the decision that something had to be done for those with personality disorder it didn’t take more than a couple of weeks for the first ever version of the site BPDWORLD to be created.

He has very big plans for BPDWORLD and with any luck these will all work out and what you see here will one day be the best support area for sufferers of mental health nationally and maybe even internationally. We have already achieved so much.

In October 2005 BPDWORLD became the first registered charity for people with borderline personality disorder in the UK.

Current services offered by BPDWORLD:

BPDWORLD now offers a massive support network including:

Web Support:

Forums - For those with mental health issues, those whom are survivors from abuse, and a carers forum for those who care for someone with a mental health condition.

Users chat room - Where people from each of the three communities can talk to others who have been through similar situations to themselves.

Journals/Blogs - Keep an online record of your day to day journey through the healing process. Entries can be kept private or published for others to read and respond.

Live chat - Where a person in need may contact one of our volunteers

E-mail Support - Where a person in need may contact one of our professionals or volunteers.

Crisis support centre -This is where a user may go for crisis resolution help. Led by qualified counsellors, run by support volunteers, who offer practical advice to empower individuals to make their way through their crisis.

National support:

Telephone helpline:
BPDWORLD offers a telephone helpline service, which is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. Offering information, advice and support to any one with mental health conditions but focusing on borderline personality disorder. This service is led by qualified counsellors but run by volunteers who are experienced in mental health.

Support workers

Providing mental health support workers who have regular telephone contact with people with mental health issues but focusing on borderline personality disorder. This service is led by qualified counsellors but run by volunteers who are experienced in mental health.

BPDWORLD basic support is totally free to its users and if I have anything to do with it always will be. I understand that many people have enough to worry about without having to pay to receive support. All I ask is that you fight and try your best to get through this, we will do our bit to make sure the support and advice is there for you.

Take care always & never be afraid to ask for help,

Joshua Cole