Response: Personality disorder is here to stay across the lifespan - a response to Commentaries on the May 2022 Debate.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The classification of personality disorder is in a state of flux. Revision is necessary, overdue, and is provided by the new ICD-11 classification. AIMS: To explain the advantages of the new classification system and why 'borderlne' is a redundant term. To summarise positive and negative views about its implications, especially in young people. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Review of recent literature and developments. RESULTS: Personality disturbance is ubiquitous and changes across the life span. The data are unequivocal. DISCUSSION: As personality disturbance is so common in childhood and adolescence it should be recognised and acknowledged at this time even though it is very likely to change. CONCLUSIONS: The stigma surrounding personality disorder can be countered by science and courage.