MSI-BPD
McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD)
The MSI-BPD is a self-report questionnaire designed for the rapid screening of borderline personality disorder (BPD). It contains 10 items covering the main criteria for BPD according to the DSM-IV. The tool makes it possible to identify people who are likely to have borderline personality disorder and who require an in-depth clinical evaluation.
- Number of questions
- 10 questions
- Estimated duration
- 5 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Mary C. Zanarini, Frances R. Vujanovic, John Hennen, Garrett Fitzmaurice, Glen O. Gunderson, Cynthia L. Philip, Mary C. Marino (2003)
- Category
- Personality disorders
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is scored with a yes or no answer. A score of 7 or more positive answers strongly suggests the probable presence of borderline personality disorder. This tool does not establish a diagnosis but points toward a more thorough evaluation.
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