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For people with lived and living experience (consumers)

Written from a lived and living experience perspective.

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Welcome

Below is more information we hope you find helpful in developing strategies to support you to a meaningful life, living with (a possible) diagnosis of Personality Disorder or Complex Trauma.

Read about treatments offered by Spectrum - click here Read about how to access treatment from Spectrum - click here
Red-haired-individual-sitting-on-a-mat-on-grass Information What is a personality disorder? Written from a lived and living experience perspective. person-wearing-straw-hat-holding-a-tabby-cat Information Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Written from a lived and living experience perspective. two-people-conversing-one-holding-a-glass Information How is borderline personality disorder treated? Written from a lived and living experience perspective. person-in-a-light-colored-hoodie-holding-a-phone Information Do people recover from personality disorder? Written from a lived and living experience perspective. I-surround-myself-with-people-who-treat-me-well Information Self-care strategies Written from a lived and living experience perspective. couple-talking-casually Treatments Spectrum treatment services Spectrum offer various forms of treatment and care. young-person-in-white-jumper-touching-face-thoughtfully Treatments How to access treatment? Spectrum is a specialised health service funded to support public area mental health and wellbeing services throughout Victoria. a-person-sitting-on-a-park-bench Information Accessing psychological treatment Written from a lived and living experience perspective.

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