A symptom on many levels
Whatever is happening with the child, multiple visits by emergency services indicate that more support -- of whatever kind -- is warranted.
Of course, we don't know from the news item what the whole situation is. In general, diagnoses of BPD in children are rare. And since a major factor in BPD is thought to be childhood trauma, a child of ten is more likely to be dealing with organic disturbances (learning or sensory processing issues, for instance), and/or other forms of trauma or abuse...which being strapped to a gurney while being cursed at wouldn't help.
It is a symptom of a sick society, that more effective structures for mental health and family support are lacking. That puts added burdens on first responders and hospitals - and I agree, all that is teetering on a precipice under this administration.
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