A major new RCT of Structured Psychological Support finds brief therapy offers no meaningful benefit over usual care for people with personality disorders.
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Up to 80% of people with personality disorder report neglect or abuse. So why aren’t we offering them trauma-focused therapy? A new trial has some answers.
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Umbrella review of global prison populations finds 40% with antisocial personality disorder, 39% with drug use disorder, 24% with alcohol use disorder, 18% with hepatitis C, and 11% with major depression. Healthcare provision inadequate.
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Systematic review of 60 studies found personality disorders affect 5.2% in high-income countries, associated with elevated mortality, yet excluded from global disease burden estimates.
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This descriptive study analysed five years of incident data from a private mental health provider, finding that headbanging incidents were most common among younger female patients with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder in low secure and CAMHS wards. However, the study only describes patterns without exploring why headbanging occurs or differentiating between self-harm, sensory regulation and communication.
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This Danish study of over 3 million people found that having a first-degree relative with depression increased risk 2.35-times, resulting in 15% lifetime risk (compared to 7.8% in the general population). However, 60% of depression cases occurred in people with no affected close relatives, highlighting that family history is only part of the story.
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Brief Admission allows people with BPD to self-refer for short respite stays, offering a person-centred alternative to emergency hospitalisation. This 4-year longitudinal study from Sweden reveals who uses it, how it works, and how services could adapt.
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No drugs are officially approved for borderline personality disorder, yet prescribing is widespread. This systematic review explores why clinicians prescribe, the pressures they face, and what it means for patient care.
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Shuichi Suetani and Melanie Johnston review new data on the prevalence of psychiatric conditions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. How can psychiatrists support person-centred care for those with intellectual disabilities?
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Amanda Sabo reviews a study on experiences of stigma, misdiagnosis, care and advocacy, for autistic adults previously diagnosed with borderline personality disorder – and identifies the need for diagnostic training for mental healthcare providers.
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