Personality disorders

Learn more about the diagnoses and treatments for personality disorders, such as borderline personality and narcissistic personality.

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Antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.

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Avoidant personality disorder

People with avoidant personality disorder appear shy and timid. They avoid people and situations because they fear negative judgement by others.

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) affects thoughts and behaviours, making it difficult to cope. Explore symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.

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Histrionic personality disorder

People with histrionic personality disorder (HPD) can seem highly dramatic, with a need to be the centre of attention. Read on symptoms and treatment.

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Personality disorders: an overview

Personality disorder is a long-term pattern of behaviour causing distress and affecting daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.

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Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have inflated self-image and disregard for others. Learn about NPD meaning, symptoms and treatment.

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Personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene is important and will prevent you from catching or spreading germs. Learn more about how to look after your body here.

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Personal hygiene for children

Good personal hygiene is important to keep your child clean and healthy. Read these tips on supporting your child to learn these skills.

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Dissociative identity disorder

Dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, causes people to feel as though they have multiple distinct personalities.

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Social behaviour disorders

Social behaviour disorders impact a person’s ability to manage positive behaviour. Learn more about the types and signs and ways to find help.

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Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is used to treat people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviours.

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause serious liver disease in an infected person. The hepatitis C virus is usually transmitted when blood from an infected person enters the bloodstream of another person.

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Elder abuse

Elder abuse is when an older person is harmed by a trusted person or a family member. Learn about the types of harm and how you can report abuse.

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Creating a dementia friendly environment

A supportive space can help a person with dementia to feel safe, comfortable and independent. Learn how to create a dementia-friendly environment.

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Sensory impairments

Sensory impairments can affect a person’s hearing or vision, as well as their sense of touch, taste or smell.

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Cosmetic procedures

Cosmetic procedures are carried out by a medical professional to change a person’s appearance. Learn about the difference procedures, and what’s involved.

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Dementia

Dementia affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, support and prevention.

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Contact tracing

Contact tracing is a method used to slow the spread of infections by identifying people who have been in contact with an infected person.

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Body piercing

Deciding to get body piercing or a tattoo is a personal decision. Read on for things to consider, and tips to help keep you healthy and safe.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy (talk therapy) that helps a person to identify and change unhealthy or damaging thinking habits.

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Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.

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The role of an orthodontist

Orthodontists are dental specialists who treat crooked teeth and jaws. They aim to improve how teeth and jaws function and a person's smile.

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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

RSV infects a person's airways and lungs. Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of RSV, and how to stop the virus from spreading.

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Child abuse

Child abuse is any behaviour that harms or could harm a child or young person, either physically or emotionally. Recognise the signs and report it.

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Supporting someone with a mental illness

Supporting someone with a mental illness can be hard. Learn more about looking after yourself and accessing support while supporting another person.

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Coma

In a coma, a person is alive but totally unresponsive to the world around them. Someone in a coma will need intensive care in hospital. Find out more here.

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Paranoia

Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.

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Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering is an unpaid activity that can positively impact a person or your community. It can also have multiple benefits for your mental health.

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First aid basics

First aid is what you do to help an injured or sick person immediately after an event. Learn about the 'DRSABCD' action plan and how to find a course.

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