Chapter List Guidelines In a nutshellAbout these guidelinesPart A: About co-occurring conditionsPart B: Responding to co-occurring conditionsB1: Holistic health careB2: Trauma-informed careB3: Identifying co-occurring conditionsB4: Assessing riskB5: Coordinating careB6: Approaches to co-occurring conditionsB7: Managing and treating specific disordersAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)PsychosisBipolar disordersDepressionAnxietyObsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)Trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSDEating disorders (ED)Personality disordersClinical presentationManaging symptoms of personality disordersTreating personality disordersSummarySubstance-induced disordersOther conditionsConcluding remarksB8: Worker self-carePart C: Specific population groupsAppendicesAbbreviationsGlossaryReferencesDisclaimer and acknowledgements Download full Guidelines Personality disorders Download page As described in Chapter A4, personality disorders are highly stigmatised conditions, even within mental health and healthcare more broadly. As such, it is crucial that any communication regarding clients with potential personality disorders – whether that communication involves the client directly or is with healthcare providers on behalf of the client – remains respectful, non-judgemental, compassionate, and client-centred. Clinical presentationManaging symptoms of personality disordersTreating personality disordersSummary Download section Previous Next