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Personality disorder and the law in Scotland: a historical perspective
- Authors:
- DARJEE Rajan, CRICHTON John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology (The), 14(2), September 2003, pp.394-425.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes the evolution of the law relating to personality disorders in Scotland, including the consideration of the development of diminished responsibility, the introduction of moral imbecile and the 'absence' of psychopathic disorder from the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1960 and the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984. Although statute law has been very similar to that in England and Wales, legal practice in relation to diminished responsibility prior to the abolition of the death penalty excluded psychopathic offenders, and psychiatric practice since the 1970s has tended to reject hospital disposals for offenders with primary personality disorders. This historical understanding of personality disorder in Scotland helps to clarify the current differences between Scotland and England and Wales, and helps in the understanding of future developments in Scotland.
Suitable cases for treatment?
- Author:
- LEASON Katie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.11.03, 2003, pp.30-32.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
The government's programme for people with dangerous and severe personality disorders has caused controversy because of the large sums invested in so few service users. Reports on the debate and the implications of the draft mental health bill.
Facing personality disorder
- Author:
- HILL Nicola
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 29, 21.2.03, 2003, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Briefly looks at the Department of Health's policy implementation guidance on people with personality disorders, which has met with mixed response.
Its a mindfield
- Author:
- STRONG Susannah
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 32, 26.3.03, 2003, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the diagnosis of dissociative disorder.
Missed diagnosis
- Author:
- UNELL Ira
- Journal article citation:
- Druglink, January 2003, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Drugscope
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the need for a clear definition of dual diagnosis and critically examines new Government guidelines.
The emotionally abusive relationship: how to stop being abused and how to stop abusing
- Author:
- ENGEL Beverly
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 272p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
Emotional abuse is generally one of the least understood forms of abuse. This book offers step-by-step strategies to stop emotional abuse. It aims to help both victims and abusers to identify the patterns of abuse. The author shows each party what emotional abuse is, how it affects the relationship, and how to stop it. It focuses on the dynamic relationship in the hope of making it more likely that each person will grasp the tools for change and really use them. Personal stories help to illustrate the action plans. Topics covered include; emotional abuse the destroyer of relationships; patterns of abuse; not all emotionally abusive relationships are alike; patterns that begin in childhood: why we abuse and why we take it; action steps for those being abused, the abusive partner and the abusive couple; when your partner has a personality disorder; when your abusiveness stems from your personality disorder; should you stay or should you leave?; and preventing emotional abuse in the future.
Personality disorders, coping strategies, and posttraumatic stress disorder in women with histories of childhood sexual abuse
- Author:
- JOHNSON Dawn M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 12(2), 2003, pp.19-40.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using a treatment-seeking sample of adult female survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the relationships between coping strategies, personality disorders (PD) and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were explored. A variety of PDs were found to exist in this population, with avoidant, antisocial, dependent PDs having higher frequencies than borderline PD. Avoidant coping and PTSD severity significantly correlated with many of these PDs. PTSD severity and avoidant coping were also significantly correlated. Additionally, women with PTSD displayed higher rates of avoidant and dependent PDs, as well as more avoidant coping, than did women without PTSD. Results support a more complex conceptualization of the trauma-related symptoms that occur in adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse that incorporate the relationships between avoidant coping, personality disorders, and PTSD.
The effects of relocation and staff changes on individuals with a personality disorder
- Author:
- COUGHLIN Louise
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 5(4), November 2003, pp.12-17.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Reports on a research study which compares staff and patient perceptions of two new wards in a medium secure unit, and to compare staff and patient perceptions of the new ward with their ideal ward environment. Results obtained from the patients indicated that there were differences between perceptions of the new treatment unit and the former treatment unit. Results also indicated that there was a difference between perceptions of the new treatment unit and the ideal ward environment. Results obtained from staff could not be analysed because of a low response rate.
Psychotherapeutic interventions to prevent repeat suicidal behavior
- Authors:
- LINKS Paul, BERGMANS Yvonne, COOK Michele
- Journal article citation:
- Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 3(4), Winter 2003, pp.445-464.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Examines whether psychotherapeutic interventions can prevent repeated suicidal behaviour and if so, what are the mechanisms of action that might explain such interventions? Research that focuses on suicidal behaviours as the outcome and uses psychotherapeutic interventions falls into three main areas: problem-solving strategies, treatment of borderline personality disorder, and modifications of hopelessness. Randomised controlled trials demonstrate the efficacy of these approaches, but to understand mechanisms of action, psychotherapy process research will be needed. Models incorporating emotions, perception of safety or validation, and positive emotions are presented.
Making positive connections: a foundation for working with people who have a diagnosis of personality disorder
- Authors:
- DUFF Annette, MEREDITH Barbara, WOODBRIDGE Kim
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 211p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This 12 chapter resource brings together information on selected issues including: self-harm, aggression; self-awareness and client awareness. The training sessions are used to guide participants in the use of a workbook (which constitutes the majority of this resource) and to provide support, guidance and opportunities for discussion and feedback. This resource can also be used by individuals who want to take advantage of the support guidance.