Bears Fan Reacts Nike Hypervenom Phantom Shoes For Sale to Brandon Marshall's Green Cleats

Bears Fan Reacts to Brandon Marshall's Green Cleats

Brandon Marshall of the Bears shows off his green shoes to teammate Jay Cutler before last week game against the Giants. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune / October 10, 2013)

(EDITOR NOTE: The following is a guest post by Michael Corbin, hardcore Bears fan and mental health advocate. This fine is nothing compared to the conversation started awareness raised.

In 2011, Marshall announced he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), an affliction that affects six to ten million Americans, twice that of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Adidas Nitrocharge Shoes.

Just a few borderline personality disorder facts*:

75-90% of those diagnosed with BPD are women. This may reflect that women seek treatment more often, and that men with these or similar symptoms may be entering the penal system after receiving a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder.

Another disturbing fact is that 10%, or one in ten, people with BPD commit suicide New Soccer Cleat For Sale.

33% of youth who commit suicide have features, or traits, of BPD. This number is 400 times higher than the general population, and young women with BPD have a suicide rate of 800 times higher than the general population Nike Hypervenom Phantom Shoes For Sale.

Early intervention and treatment is critical to obtaining a successful outcome.

One of the most utilized treatments for BPD is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) originally developed by Marsha M. Linehan Discount F50 Soccer Sale Online. DBT combines standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, acceptance, and mindful awareness, a meditative Buddhist-type practice.

For more information about Brandon Marshall and his BPD outreach/education activities check out his website, Project Borderline.