This study examines the risk factors for suicidal behavior in people diagnosed with major depression, people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, and people diagnosed with both. This is not a treatment study. Participants are paid $100 for their involvement in the study.

Eligibility:

	Ages 18 to 60
	Falls into one of the following categories:

	meets criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder and has made at least one suicide attempt
	meets criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder , has never attempted suicide, and is not currently depressed
	meets criteria for a current Major Depressive Episode, has made at least one suicide attempt, and does not meet criteria for any personality disorder

Able and willing to give informed consent

Benefits to participant:

 $100 for participating.

 For more information about participating, contact:

Barbara Stanley, PhD or Shelly Groves, BA

Phone: 212-543-6232

E-mail: sgroves@neuron.cpmc.columbia.edu