Bill Text: IL HJR0030 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares May of 2023 as "BPD Month".

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Engrossed) 2023-06-26 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments [HJR0030 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HJR0030-Introduced.html

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects
between one and two percent of the population, which is
approximately 250,000 Illinois residents; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of BPD include emotional dysregulation,
impulsive behavior, identity disturbances, all-or-nothing
thinking, challenges with relationships, self-harm, and
suicidality; and
WHEREAS, BPD affects all genders and ages equally
throughout the life span, from adolescence to adulthood;
however, it is frequently underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed;
and
WHEREAS, Up to 70% of people diagnosed with BPD experience
self-harm and attempt suicide during the course of their
lifetime; sadly, 10% die by suicide; and
WHEREAS, People diagnosed with BPD may have experienced a
history of trauma and abuse; genetics and other factors can
play a role in BPD; educating families and those with BPD
supports recovery; and
WHEREAS, When symptoms are severe and untreated, BPD can

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disrupt employment, education, and daily functioning; it can
cause other social problems, such as housing insecurity,
incarceration, and addiction; increasing access to care for
marginalized communities affected by BPD will help save lives;
and
WHEREAS, There are five evidence-based treatments for BPD
that are effective, including dialectical behavior therapy
(DBT) mentalization-based therapy (MBT), transference-focused
therapy (TFP), schema therapy (ST) and general psychiatric
management (GPM); while these treatments are effective, they
are inaccessible to the vast majority of Illinois residents
due to lack of insurance coverage and insufficient provider
reimbursement rates; and
WHEREAS, Barriers to care exist as treatment is expensive,
hard to find, and often not covered by insurance companies;
clinical education and affordable care is necessary to support
recovery; and
WHEREAS, With treatment and community support, 90% of
people with borderline personality disorder can experience a
meaningful recovery; and
WHEREAS, It is essential to increase awareness of BPD
among people with lived experience of BPD, their families,

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mental health professionals, and the general public by
promoting public health and clinical education, expanding
treatment access, and funding affordable BPD care; and
WHEREAS, Emotions Matter and the National Alliance for
Borderline Personality Disorder believe that bringing more
attention to BPD will help lower the suicide rate associated
with this disorder; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE
SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we declare May of 2023 as "BPD
Month" in the State of Illinois; and be it further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be
presented to Emotions Matter and the National Alliance for
Borderline Personality Disorder as a symbol of our respect and
esteem.