Personality Disorder Awareness

Course Title: Personality Disorder Awareness

Course length 2 Hours

Maximum number to attend, 20 – 60, up to 20 delegates per course

This course is aimed at all staff working within Health and Social Care who are involved in supporting individuals with a personality disorder.

The course will provide the delegates with the confidence to identify symptoms and provide various strategies to support the individual.

Learning Outcome & Assessment Criteria

Introduction Mental Health

Define the terms:

Mental Health

Mental Illness

Understand the relevant legislation

Types of Personality Disorders 

Understand what a personality disorder is

Discuss the types of personality disorder, grouped into the following categories:

Suspicious

Paranoid

Schizoid

Schizotypal

Antisocial

Emotional and Impulsive

Borderline

Histrionic

Narcissistic

Anxious

Avoidant

Dependent

Obsessive Compulsive

Causes of Personality Disorder

Discuss possible causes of Personality Disorder, including:

Environmental factors

Early childhood and teenage traumas

Genetic factors

Treatment and Support

Discuss treatment options for Personality Disorders.

Understand the support available.

At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.