--- title: Free BPD Screening Test (MSI-BPD) — MSI-BPD Screen canonical: "https://bdptest.vloam.com/" description: "Free MSI-BPD borderline personality disorder screening: 10 yes/no questions, private browser scoring in 2–3 minutes. Screening only—not a diagnosis. No account required." --- # Free Borderline Personality Disorder Screening Test Based on the MSI-BPD 10 questions · 2–3 minutes · Free · Private A screening tool designed to help adults explore experiences associated with borderline personality disorder. - Free - No account required - Quick results - Private - Screening only — not a diagnosis Your answers are processed locally in your browser. Educational screening only. This is not a medical diagnosis. ## What the MSI-BPD measures The McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD) is a 10-item yes/no questionnaire designed to flag traits associated with borderline personality disorder in adults. It is widely used as a brief research and clinical screening tool—not a standalone diagnosis. Each item asks about patterns such as unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, mood swings, anger, identity confusion, dissociation, emptiness, and self-harm. A positive screen means further evaluation may be worthwhile, not that you have BPD. ## How MSI-BPD scores are interpreted Each yes response counts as 1 point, for a maximum of 10. In the original validation study, a score of 7 or higher was used as the screening threshold for borderline personality disorder. ### Below 7 — Below the screening threshold Does not meet the commonly cited MSI-BPD cutoff, though individual items you endorsed may still be meaningful to discuss with a clinician. ### 7 – 9 — Positive screening range Scores in this range often prompt a professional evaluation. Symptoms may overlap with bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, or depression—context matters. ### 10 — Maximum score You endorsed every item on this brief screen. Consider speaking with a mental health professional who can assess BPD and related conditions. No single questionnaire is conclusive. Self-report screens can be affected by mood, trauma history, and how you interpret each item. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the MSI-BPD test accurate? The MSI-BPD showed good sensitivity and specificity in validation studies, but accuracy drops outside controlled settings. Online self-administration and co-occurring conditions affect results. Treat your score as a signal worth investigating, not a verdict. ### What is a good MSI-BPD score? There is no good or bad score—only whether you meet the screening threshold. A total of 7 or more is commonly treated as an indication that a professional evaluation may be worthwhile. Below 7 does not rule BPD out on its own. ### How long does the MSI-BPD take? Most adults finish the 10 items in about 2 to 3 minutes. Your progress is saved in your browser, so you can close the tab and resume later on the same device. ### Is this test free and anonymous? Yes for the core screen: there is no account required, and scoring runs in your browser. Individual answers stay on your device (and may be saved in local storage so you can resume). If analytics are configured, only an aggregate completion event—score, theme totals, and language—may be sent, never your full answer list. ### Can the MSI-BPD diagnose borderline personality disorder? No. It is a screening instrument, not a diagnostic one. A formal diagnosis requires a qualified clinician who reviews history, functioning, and differential explanations such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, or complex trauma. ### How is MSI-BPD different from a full BPD assessment? The MSI-BPD is a brief screen with 10 items. Clinical assessment typically includes a structured interview, collateral history, and evaluation of how symptoms affect relationships, work, and safety over time.