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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 June 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 June 2018 (named day). It was answered by Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative) on Monday, 11 June 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Personality Disorders

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken better to diagnose people with narcissistic personality disorder and to provide such people with professional support.

Answer

Having a personality disorder can have a big effect on the person's life, as well as their family and friends. We expect clinicians to use their professional training and judgement in diagnosing people with personality disorders and providing appropriate support and treatment thereafter.

Treatment for personality disorders may involve talking therapy, group therapy and medication. Further advice and support is also available from the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the voluntary and charitable sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
150553
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Diagnosis Personality disorders
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk