Meeting the Challenge, Making a Difference: Supporting People with Personality Disorder

A 150-page practitioner guide on how personality disorders develop, how they are assessed and how staff can build working relationships with people who have them. It covers attachment, trauma, risk and staff well-being.

NHS England and National Offender Management Service

A clear guide for families of people with borderline personality disorder. It explains symptoms, causes and treatments like dialectical behavior therapy, and gives practical advice on communication, crises and caring for yourself.

CAMH

A short, plain-language guide to the main types of personality disorder, what may cause them and why the diagnosis is controversial. It includes self-help tips, treatment options and advice for friends and family.

Mind

An information pack co-written with service users for people who have, or are exploring, a personality disorder diagnosis. It explains the diagnosis and offers practical skills for managing emotions, with real quotes from lived experience.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust