title: Psychotherapy of personality disorders.
abstract: Although personality disorders are often regarded as "untreatable" by third-party payers, there is actually a growing empirical literature suggesting that Axis II conditions may be eminently treatable by psychotherapy. This literature is critically reviewed, the implications for length of treatment are discussed, and cost-effectiveness issues are examined.
authors.affiliation: The Menninger Clinic, Topeka, KS 66601, USA.
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Gabbard
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010554:Personality Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome