A thematic analysis of the views of neurodivergent women with a personality disorder diagnosis on clinical pathways within mental health services.

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Purpose

Adults with a personality disorder diagnosis have a high prevalence of co-occurring autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, there is often no defined pathway within mental health services to meet the needs of this population, and a lack of evidence or consensus on the optimal approaches to identification, treatment and support for neurodivergent people with a personality disorder diagnosis. There has been little exploration of the views of this population on the care they receive in community mental health services. Therefore, the aim of this project was to understand the experiences and perspectives of neurodivergent people with a personality disorder diagnosis, to inform a clinical pathway which is effective, safe, sustainable and equitable.

SUBMITTER: Graham R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748443 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature