You can answer the questions as a reply to this post, or you can send your answers privately [via mod mail.](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=/r/bpd) If you have any questions about the application, don't hesitate to ask.

**There are a few requirements to be considered:**

* *18 years or older*
* *Pro-recovery/in recovery*
* *You must never have previously been banned from* r/BPD *or* r/BPDlite
* *Have Discord or be willing to download/use Discord*
* *Be willing to use Reddit's desktop site on a computer for some modding tasks*
* *Be a regular, recent, and meaningful contributor to* r/BPD *or* r/BPDlite
* *Have a Reddit account that is in good standing (positive karma count, no trolling on other subreddits)*
* *Not hold any views that are racist, sexist, xenophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise bigoted or problematic.*

Mod Application

1. How long have you been a member of r/BPD?
2. Have you ever been a mod on Reddit? If so specify which community.
3. How long have you been a Reddit user?
4. Have you ever been banned from a subreddit? If so, which community/communities and why? Note: Being banned from an unrelated subreddit does not automatically make you ineligible to be a moderator of r/BPD.
5. Describe how frequently you use Reddit (include how many times per week and how many hours per day).
6. How do you primarily access Reddit? Desktop? Mobile browser? Mobile app? Please specify which app if you primarily access via app.
7. If you primarily access via mobile browser/app, are you willing to use desktop for modding tasks?
8. Do you have a Discord account? If not, are you willing to join Discord?
9. What time zone are you located in?
10. Are you familiar with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) or MBT (Mentalization Based Treatment)? If so, please describe the extent of your experience/familiarity.
11. Why do you want to mod r/BPD?
12. If you were a mod, what are some things you would like to do to improve r/BPD?
13. What other skills/knowledge do you have that you think would help improve r/BPD?
14. Being a moderator of a mental health subreddit can be emotionally exhausting, thankless, and very triggering at times. Please explain whether or not you think this is something you could handle.