A Model of Care for Personality Disorder in Primary Health Networks (PHNs)

Overview

SANE Australia conducted workshops with three Primary Health Networks to develop a stepped care model for personality disorder treatment. The report presents findings from consumers, carers, clinicians, and PHN staff, proposing service design principles, barriers/enablers, and commissioning suggestions to better meet the needs of people living with personality disorder.

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Key insights

Key Insights:

  1. 6.5% of Australians live with personality disorder - highly stigmatized condition

  2. Four design principles: inclusive, collaborative, flexible/adaptable, continuity of care

  3. Major barriers: stigma, lack training, service gaps, cost, geographic access

  4. Training/education for health professionals identified as urgent priority across workshops

  5. Stepped care model spans well population to severe illness presentations

  6. DBT programs most frequently suggested service investment by workshop participants

  7. Co-design with lived experience essential for effective service planning/commissioning

  8. Culture change needed - shift from "attention seeking" to compassionate care

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