We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
This information guide is intended for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms. If you, or someone you know, needs support with mental health problems, in the first instance you should contact your GP. If required, your GP can then refer you to Mental Health Services in your local areas. If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. It is important to know that support is available.
If you, or someone you know, needs urgent help or is in crisis, call NHS 24 on 111. If you just need to talk with someone, there is help available. The Samaritans are there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call them on 116 123 (freephone) or email: jo@samaritans.org. Breathing Space offers a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland feeling low, anxious or depressed. You can call free on 0800 83 85 87.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is also sometimes called Emotionally Unstable PD (EUPD). There are also other Personality Disorder types, which can overlap with BPD symptoms. The term 'Borderline' was originally used because doctors used to think it was on the border between two different disorders - Neurosis and Psychosis.
See NHS Inform for further information of BPD.
Everyone is an individual, and no 2 people with this diagnosis have exactly the same combination of symptoms.
The main symptoms are:-
Having a diagnosis of Personality Disorder does not make you a bad person.
Everyone is an individual, and different things work for different people.
STOP Skill
S - Stop for a minute
T - Take a breath/Take a step back from the situation
O - Observe what is happening (what are you thinking/feeling)
P - Proceed mindfully - think about your actions
TIPP
T - Temperature (splash your face with water, or use ice pack)
I - Intense exercise - even just for a short while
P - Paced breathing (trying to slow your breathing down or breathe in for 5 and out for 7)
P - Pairing muscle relaxation with your breathing
NHS Inform has more information relating to personality disorder
NHS24 Available 24hrs - 7 days a week. Dial 111.
Breathing Space Mon-Thu 6pm - 2am. 24hr support from Fri 6pm - Mon 6am. Dial 0800 83 85 87.
Samaritans 24hrs - 7 days a week. Dial 116 123.
Shout 24hrs - 7 days a week. Text 85258.
Borderline and Beyond Patient Leaflet can be found here.
Some people find that talking with friends and family about their feelings can be a real source of support for coping with distress or suicidal thoughts. It might be helpful for them to map their support network and think about people they could call if their feeling suicidal. Other people may prefer to seek more professional support or call a helpline such as Breathing Space, Samaritans or Shout.
For some people they may be finding it difficult to cope and may think of ending their life, if you are concerned about your mental health and wellbeing, you can contact your G.P. within opening hours. If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 999 for assistance.
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