Personality disorder

What you need to knowPersonality disorders are a set of complex emotional difficulties. They are common, often unrecognised, and are associated with mental and physical health comorbidities and reduced life expectancyPersonality disorders are perceived as stigmatising diagnoses. Alternative terms have been proposed. New classification systems help in moving away from rigid use of categorical diagnosesAssessment and management in primary care require a non-judgmental approach that builds trust through attentiveness, validation, openness, and consistencyHolistic care for people with personality disorders can be improved with reflective practice structures, staff training, collaboration, and team workingSources and selection criteriaWe searched Pubmed, Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, AMED, British Nursing Index, HMIC, and Health Business Elite using the term “personality disorder”. Findings from randomised controlled trials (RCTs), systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were ranked as high in quality (see table 1) and we also used our own reference archives, books, and expert contacts to…
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