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“Diagnosis can help make sense of the condition – both for the person and for their family and friends. But for others it may result in feeling marginalised by healthcare services, family and community. There is a need for more training, better access to information and, for some, a mindset change when it comes to improving the experiences of people seeking support.”
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust, May 2022
“The diagnosis of personality disorder is a highly sensitive and contentious label. Those who receive this diagnosis have often endured significant trauma and adversity in early life, then are further stigmatised when given this diagnosis, with many experiencing of rejection, lack of treatment options and exclusion from services. Despite some significant improvements and training initiatives to enhance staff knowledge and challenge stigma, many people continue to report feeling misunderstood.”
Alison Elliott, Senior Lecturer in Mental health, University of Central Lancashire 2023
Personality Disorders encompass a wide range of conditions which have long been misunderstood and stigmatised. Individuals with personality disorders often face exclusion and limited access to an appropriate care and support system.
In recognising this pressing need for change, we have assembled a conference with mental health professionals, researchers and advocates that will explore innovative strategies, evidence-based treatments and compassionate support frameworks that can transform lives.
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve access and treatment for people living with complex emotional needs or a diagnosis of personality disorder
Reflect on the lived experience of someone with a diagnosis of personality disorder and how this label can impact on their care
Learn from outstanding practice in early intervention
Ensure equity of access and improve support for people from diverse communities
Discuss the use of terminology and stigma associated with this diagnosis and how we can change attitudes and culture
Learn from successful intervention programs in the prison and probation sector
Understand how you can deliver effective psychological therapies for people with personality disorder
Identify key strategies for engaging with and supporting carers
Exploring the challenges of diagnosing personality disorders in young people
Understand how to self assess and audit your service for personality disorder and developing an action plan for improvement
Supporting people living with a diagnosis of personality disorder and their family and carers
Understand how to effectively integrate suicide mitigation practice into your service
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Take part in live Q&A sessions with expert speakers and peer group discussion
Gain CPD professional development for revalidation evidence, subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
