The document discusses the portrayal of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in the film Girl Interrupted compared to the current clinical understanding of the disorder. It notes how BPD is depicted in the film through the character of Susanna, including her impulsivity, unstable relationships, and defiance of authority. The document also discusses the setting of McLean Hospital and how its treatment of BPD has changed from the time period depicted in the film to current practices. It provides sources examining the accuracy of the BPD depiction in the film, differences between then and now in BPD treatment, and definitions and manifestations of BPD according to clinical literature.