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Dialectical behavior therapy for suicidal adolescents with borderline personality disorder
1Child Outpatient Psychiatry Department, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3340 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, USA. dklein@montefiore.org
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|March 29, 2011
Summary
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) shows promise for adolescents with behavioral issues, including self-harm. This review covers DBT
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified cognitive behavioral therapy.
- DBI is effective for individuals with emotional dysregulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the empirical literature on DBT for adolescents.
- To describe DBT's adaptation for suicidal adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of DBT studies involving adolescents.
- Analysis of DBT's theoretical underpinnings and adaptations.
Main Results:
- Growing evidence suggests DBT is effective for adolescents with problematic behaviors.
- DBI is particularly promising for suicidal and nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents.
Conclusions:
- DBI is a viable treatment option for adolescents.
- Further research is needed to address limitations in current studies.
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