Personality disorders: borderline and antisocial

Quality statements

Statement 1 Mental health professionals use a structured clinical assessment to diagnose borderline or antisocial personality disorder.

Statement 2 People with borderline personality disorder are offered psychological therapies and are involved in choosing the type, duration and intensity of therapy.

Statement 3 People with antisocial personality disorder are offered group‑based cognitive and behavioural therapies and are involved in choosing the duration and intensity of the interventions.

Statement 4 People with borderline or antisocial personality disorders are prescribed antipsychotic or sedative medication only for short‑term crisis management or treatment of comorbid conditions.

Statement 5 People with borderline or antisocial personality disorder agree a structured and phased plan with their care provider before their services change or are withdrawn.

Statement 6 People with borderline or antisocial personality disorder have their long‑term goals for education and employment identified in their care plan.

Statement 7 Mental health professionals supporting people with borderline or antisocial personality disorder have an agreed level and frequency of supervision.