Personality disorders for carers factsheet

Information for carers, families, and friends.

National advice service factsheet
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  • Format: Factsheets
  • 3 pages

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This factsheet aims to explore the issues and problems which face people who have been diagnosed with a personality disorder. More detailed information about personality disorders in general can be found in our Personality disorders factsheet. The factsheet for carers covers the following:

1. What is Personality Disorder?
2. How many people are affected?
3. What are the symptoms of Personality Disorder (PD)?
4. Why does a diagnosis sometimes change from mental illness to PD?
5. What services are there for people with PDs?
6. How can I help?
7. What if the police, courts, or prison become involved?
8. What support is available for family or friends?