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. You will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon in 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 update to the latest release - RDS app version 4.7.1 - to see this improvement.
Updating to this latest version of the RDS app is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new resilience 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.
We all have different personality traits; a person may be given a diagnosis of a personality disorder when these traits are extreme, maladaptive and interfere with relationships, work and daily functioning.
The most commonly seen personality disorder is emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), also known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
ICD-11 defines severity of personality disorder ranging from Personality Difficulty to Severe Personality Disorder.
These experiences can lead to people presenting in crisis with symptoms of:
You are most likely to see people with a diagnosis of personality disorder when they present in crisis. In crisis, a risk assessment is vital. This would involve assessment of risk to self and others. It is important to try to find out what is causing the distress at this moment and explore the feelings related to this in a sensitive manner.
Treatment for personality disorders focuses upon psychological therapies such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT) and psychotherapy.
Psychological therapies aim to help people identify, validate and cope with their emotions in more healthy ways.
Medications are not used to treat personality disorders but can be used for managing symptoms relating to the diagnosis of a personality disorder and any co-existing mental illness.
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