Personality disorder in Scotland  CR214, August 2018

The aims of this publication are to:

• Describe the current provision of mental health services for people with a diagnosis of personality disorder in Scotland
• provide a consensus view endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in Scotland, on good practice for services providing care for people with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• contribute to a better understanding of personality disorder and reduce stigma, whilst acknowledging there may be different views about this diagnosis
• describe current models of staff training
• describe examples of good practice in Scotland
• make recommendations for government and health boards on developing good services.