Borderline Personality News

December 21, 2007

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Competency of accused arsonist argued at hearing
The Barre Montpelier Times Argus
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION -- An accused arsonist who claims multiple personality disorder suffers from it but is a habitual malingerer who embellishes her symptoms when it suits her, a psychiatrist testified Monday, calling her competent to stand trial. ... - By John Curran Associated Press

Personality disorder centre to close to cut NHS Trust's costs
Daily Mail
One of only three units in the UK offering an innovative treatment to people with severe personality disorders is threatened with closure because of changes in the way the NHS commissions services, it was revealed today

Hearing under way to decide if woman is competent for trial
Boston Globe
An accused arsonist who claims multiple personality disorder suffers from it but is a habitual malingerer who embellishes her symptoms when it suits her, a psychiatrist testified Monday, calling her competent to stand trial.

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