Emotions that shift fast and hit hard, relationships that swing between close and distant; this can be exhausting to carry and easy to misread as "being too much." This quick screening tool helps you recognise whether it aligns with borderline personality disorder. Takes just a few minutes.
Disclaimer: This test is intended for informational purposes only and should not replace a clinical diagnosis. If you have ongoing mental health concerns, consult a professional for a comprehensive assessment.
Based on a recognised BPD screening tool
Quick to complete, instant results
This self-screening tool draws on principles from the McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD), developed at Harvard Medical School's McLean Hospital and widely used as a first-line screening tool.
BPD isn't just about mood; it touches identity, relationships and impulsivity too. This test looks across all of these areas rather than focusing on emotional intensity alone, since that's usually only part of the picture.
Built on the MSI-BPD, developed at McLean Hospital and used by clinicians as a first-line screen.
Your score flags whether these patterns are worth exploring further, not a definition of who you are.
If your results suggest possible BPD, HelloDoc can connect you with a psychologist or psychiatrist for a proper assessment.
Intense emotions aren't a flaw; they're information. This test helps you understand what they might be pointing to.
Your answers don’t suggest patterns consistent with BPD are significantly affecting your relationships or sense of self right now.
Certain emotional or relationship patterns may be worth a closer look. Discussing this with a psychologist or your GP could bring clarity.
Your answers reflect a pattern across emotions, identity and relationships. We recommend booking an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists.
Speak with a registered psychologist or psychiatrist at HelloDoc; feeling this deeply doesn’t mean you’re broken.
A few honest answers before you begin your BPD screening test.
No. This is a screening tool only. BPD can present differently from person to person and overlaps with other conditions; only a formal assessment with a qualified professional can confirm a diagnosis.
About 2 minutes for 10 questions. Go with your first instinct rather than second-guessing each answer; it’s usually the truest response.
A higher score doesn’t confirm BPD, but if these patterns feel familiar, it’s worth exploring further. We’d recommend booking an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists.
Take the BPD self-screening or schedule a telehealth consultation with our Psychiatrists/Psychologists.
