Management of borderline personality disorder
Pack, S.; Wakeham, S.; Beeby, R.; Fawkes, L.; Yeandle, J.; Gordon, C.
Nursing Times 109(15): 21-23
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 23696994 Document Number: 667315
This article gives an overview of personality disorders, with a focus on borderline personality disorder. It also describes the setting up of a trust-wide service to treat people with BPD, led by mental health workers and using guided formulation. The role of guided formulation in the management of BPD is explored. It is suggested that this form of treatment can greatly improve outcomes for patients.