PhD Kjersti Grinde Satish, SV Helene E. Barder, PI Tine K. Grimholt

Objectives:

To generate knowledge about the lived experiences of youths and young adults exposed to maternal borderline personality disorder during childhood.
To explore how children and young people have social agency to influence and cope with exposure to maternal BPD and the implications of such abilities both during and beyond childhood.
To gain insight into how exposure to maternal BPD may impact these individuals' lived experiences, mental health, and general well-being beyond childhood, particularly during young adulthood.
To gain knowledge of the role and importance of support services available for children and youth.

Methodology:
Qualitative semi-structured interviews of adults with mothers with Borderline disorder in childhood.

Work package 1: Experiences with parental suicidal behavior

Work package 2: Impact of Maternal Borderline Disorder on Offspring