Cognitive therapy for antisocial and borderline personality disorders: Single case study series

Author(s): Tyrer, P.

Journal/Book: Brit J Clin Psychol. 1996; 35: St Andrews House, 48, Princess Rd, East, Leicester, Leics, England LE1 7DR. British Psychological Soc. 413-429.

Abstract: Cognitive therapy for affective disorders has been recently adapted and developed for the treatment of personality disorders. In the present study, a specific and detailed cognitive therapy treatment manual for borderline and antisocial personality disorders was evaluated in a pilot study. The results of a single case series demonstrate that important clinical changes in dysfunctional behaviour and attitudes can be achieved with short-term cognitive therapy in patients with antisocial and borderline personality disorders, although these were not, on the whole, statistically significant.

Note: Article KM Davidson, Stobhill Gen Hosp, Dept Clin Psychol, Glasgow G21 3UW, Lanark, Scotland

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