Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s ongoing legal battle in Virginia recently had a clinical and forensic psychologist on the stand evaluating Amber Heard for her testimony in court.
Dr. Shannon Curry, hired by Depp’s lawyers, stated during the ninth day of trial in the defamation lawsuit that Heard showed signs of borderline personality disorder.
Curry claims to have personally examined Amber’s mental health in December of 2021 and professional psychological test scores were reportedly associated with people who were “angry” and “socially sophisticated”.
“The results of Mrs. Heard’s evaluation supported two diagnoses: borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder“, said the expert in partner violence.
“These people can have that kind of anger that explodes sometimes. They tend to be very passive-aggressive. They can be self-indulgent, very self-centered. They may use manipulative tactics to try to get your needs met. They are in great need of attention, acceptance and approval”, she continued explaining.
The psychologist also added that people with borderline personality disorder are afraid of abandonment and will read things they perceive as offensive: they will exaggerate it in their minds and “blow up and react”.
The doctor later clarified to the court that Johnny Depp’s legal team had originally approached her to help determine if there was evidence of “intimate partner violence” within the relationship, but was then asked to complete “a psychological analysis” of Amber Heard.