Dr. Shannon Curry testified that Amber Heard had signs of Borderline Personality Disorder and Histrionic Personality Disorder.
A clinical and forensic psychologist evaluated by Amber Heard and hired by Johnny Depp’s legal team testified that the actress presented evidence of borderline and histrionic personality disorder but no post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
On the ninth day of Depp’s defamation trial against 36-year-old Hurd in Fairfax, Virginia, Dr. Shannon Curry told the court she was ask to “provide a psychological assessment of Ms. Hurd” in October 2021 but was never ask to do so for Depp, 58.
Dr. Curry reviewed “all documents in this case” as part of his assessment of actress Aquaman, as well as Hurd’s medical records (including “mental treatment”). Audio and video recordings, photographs, and “several witness statements.” She met Hurd “on two separate dates,” December 10 and December 17, 2021, for approximately 12 hours total time per person.” Ms. Hurd’s assessment results supported two diagnoses: borderline personality disorder also histrionic personality disorder,” said Ms. dr. Curry.
Dr. Curry also said he saw no evidence of PTSD in his assessment of Hurd but noted. Just because someone doesn’t have PTSD doesn’t mean they aren’t psychologically hurt by something – In this case, Ms. Hurd alleges, has been mentally ill and suffers from a stress disorder. Post-trauma resulting from alleged abuse by Mr. Depp.” The Mayo Clinic defines a borderline personality disorder as “a mental health disorde. That affects how you think and feels about yourself and others, causing problems in your daily life. This includes issues with an image of self, difficulty managing emotions also behavior, and unstable relationship patterns.
“With Borderline Personality Disorder, you have a strong fear of abandonment or instability, and you may have a hard time dealing with loneliness.
But inappropriate anger, impulsivity, and frequent mood swings can upset others. Even if you want a loving and lasting relationship,” the group added.
According to the Mayo Clinic, a histrionic personality disorder is a condition “characterize by dramatic, overly emotional, or unpredictable thoughts or behavior.” In his statement, drg. A curry that sufferers of the disease can take on the role of “victim” or “princess” with a false story.
According to the clinic, it can manifest itself as “constantly seeking attention”; “too emotional, dramatic, or sexually provocative to attract attention”; “Speak (speak) dramatically with strong opinions but few facts or details to back them up” and more.
Dr. Curry told the court Tuesday that “there is information to support” his conclusions in his assessment of the Hurd “from various sources,” including tests performed by the psychologist himself also evidence supporting the diagnosis in his records and within them”