Personality Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment: DSM vs ICD, borderline, and other considerations with Dr. Ueli Kramer

Psychotherapy and Applied Psychology: Conversations with research experts about mental health and psychotherapy for those interested in research, practice, and training

Dr. Ueli Kramer joins Dan in this latest episode focusing on personality disorder diagnoses, treatment and more.
Dr. Kramer discusses his journey through self-doubt in clinical practice, the evolution of personality disorder classifications, and the transition from categorical to dimensional approaches in diagnosis. Then, Dr. Kramer breaks down the ICD-11 personality disorder system, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. They also talk about Borderline Personality Disorder in DSM and ICD. The episode concludes with the importance of understanding the severity of personality disorders and the impact of diagnostic language on stigma and treatment.
Guest: Dr. Ueli Kramer
Additional Resources
Case Formulation for Personality Disorders: Tailoring Psychotherapy to the Individual Client
Understanding Mechanisms of Change in Psychotherapies for Personality Disorders
Psychotherapy Skills and Methods that Work

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1. Introduction and Episode Overview (00:00:00)

2. Early Career Experiences (00:02:00)

3. First Clinical Experiences and Initial Career Insights (00:06:30)

4. The Evolution of Personality Disorder Classification (00:12:00)

5. Comparing DSM-5 and ICD-11 Approaches (00:19:00)

6. Personalizing Psychotherapy: A Case-Based Approach (00:27:30)

7. Borderline Personality Disorder (00:35:00)

8. The Future of Personality Disorder Treatment (00:41:00)