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“Ignoring the needs of people with a diagnosis of personality disorder is no longer an option. WE NEED TO ACT NOW”
"Lifelong outcomes for people diagnosed with personality disorder • 17.7 years of life lost for men • 18.7 years of life lost for women • 45% presenting to A&E with self-harm have personality disorder • Doubles the risk of ‘poor outcome’ in depression and anxiety disorders • Doubles the risk of ‘high use’ inpatient services Personality disorder and suicide • 9–10% of people with personality disorder will die by suicide • Between 45 and 77% of people who die by suicide have personality disorders”
This conference will enable you to:
• Network with colleagues who are working to improve access and treatment for people with personality disorder
• Understand the implications of the RCPsych 2020 Position Statement on Services for People Diagnosable with Personality Disorder for your service
• Learn from outstanding practice in early intervention
• Reflect on the lived experience of someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder
• Discuss the use of terminology and stigma associated with this diagnosis
• Understand how to deliver an effective PD Treatment Pathway
• Develop your skills in working with children and young adults experiencing symptoms of emerging Personality Disorder
• Understand how you can deliver effective psychological therapies for people with personality disorder
• Identify key strategies for engaging with and supporting carers
• Understand how to self assess and audit your service for personality disorder and developing an action plan for improvement
• Supporting people living with personality disorder
• Understand how to effectively integrate suicide mitigation practice into your service
• Self assess and reflect on your own practice
• Gain cpd accreditation points contributing to professional development and revalidation evidence
