Enhancing Lifeline Connections in the National Capital Region

Our panelists will discuss the needs, resources, clinical practices, research, and new initiatives
for individuals and families affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and emotion
dysregulation. They will also explore how the Ottawa Network for BPD (ON-BPD) and other
stakeholders can more effectively reach and support members of different community groups
living with mental illness such as BPD.

In particular, the discussion will provide insights into the coordination of mental health support
within Eastern Ontario, and what benefits and opportunities this coordination offers. We will
hear about recent developments regarding dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and related
considerations for adolescents and those suffering from PTSD as well as the latest medical
findings and promising research projects. The audience will also get a preview of the new mental
health and substance use crisis response model that has been developed for the City of Ottawa.