Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Borderline Personality Disorder01:25

Borderline Personality Disorder

143
Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition characterized by pervasive instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, emotions, and impulse control. This instability manifests in extreme emotional reactions, fear of abandonment, and self-destructive behaviors. The disorder significantly impacts daily functioning, often leading to distress in both personal and professional domains.
Genetic and Environmental Contributions
Borderline Personality...
143
Modeling in Therapy01:26

Modeling in Therapy

150
Modeling, a key technique in therapy, uses observational learning to help clients acquire and practice new skills by watching therapists demonstrate desired behaviors. This approach, rooted in Albert Bandura's concept of vicarious learning, plays a significant role in therapeutic interventions for various psychological conditions, including social anxiety, ADHD, and depression.
Participant Modeling
Participant modeling involves therapists demonstrating calm and effective behaviors in...
150
Psychodynamic Therapy01:29

Psychodynamic Therapy

148
Psychodynamic therapies emphasize the exploration of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences as fundamental contributors to psychological difficulties. These therapies, deeply rooted in Freud's psychoanalytic theory, aim to uncover and resolve unconscious conflicts, granting individuals insights that promote emotional and behavioral healing. Contemporary psychodynamic approaches have evolved, integrating a broader range of influences and methodologies while still valuing the...
148
Humanistic Therapy01:24

Humanistic Therapy

107
Humanistic therapies emphasize personal growth, self-understanding, and the fulfillment of human potential. Rooted in the belief that individuals inherently strive toward self-actualization, these approaches encourage clients to explore their feelings and experiences in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Humanistic therapies differ from psychodynamic approaches by focusing on conscious experiences, present circumstances, and the potential for self-improvement rather than past conflicts...
107
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy01:24

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

113
Cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBTs) are grounded in the belief that our thoughts profoundly influence our emotions and actions. Advocates of CBT emphasize three core assumptions: first, that cognitions are identifiable and measurable; second, that they are central to psychological functioning; and third, that irrational or maladaptive beliefs can be replaced with rational and adaptive ones. This transformative approach to therapy has paved the way for specific models such as Albert...
113
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

96
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
96

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Maternal Reflective Functioning Associates with Adolescent Personality Pathology in Mother-Adolescent Dyads.

Journal of infant, child, and adolescent psychotherapy : JICAP·2026
Same author

Effects of Short-Term Versus Long-Term Mentalization-Based Therapy on Psychiatric Symptoms in Outpatients With Borderline Personality Disorder: Exploratory Results From a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Personality and mental health·2026
Same author

Psychometrics of the Personality Inventory for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to measure the international classification of diseases trait model: A meta-analysis.

Personality disorders·2026
Same author

Life Stories Matter: The Contribution of Narrative Identity to Personality Functioning and Functional Impairment.

Journal of personality·2026
Same author

The Relationship Between Maternal Personality Pathology and Parent Emotion Socialization: The Moderating Effect of Reflective Function.

Personality and mental health·2026
Same author

Examining suicidal thoughts and behaviors across levels of personality functioning: A generalized additive model approach.

Personality disorders·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 15, 2025

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

12.7K

Mentalization-Based Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder: State-Of-The-Science and Future Directions.

Mie Sedoc Jørgensen1, Stine Steen Høgenhaug2,3, Carla Sharp4

  • 1Center for Eating and feeding Disorders Research (CEDaR), Psychiatric Center Ballerup, Ballerup, Denmark.

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
|July 14, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) shows promise for borderline personality disorder (BPD), but current evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is limited by methodological issues and a lack of diverse samples. Future research needs more rigorous trials to confirm MBT

Keywords:
borderline personality disorderevidencementalization‐based therapyrandomized controlled trialsreview

More Related Videos

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

5.9K
MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
08:20

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

14.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 15, 2025

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder
09:55

Use of a Psychophysiological Script-driven Imagery Experiment to Study Trauma-related Dissociation in Borderline Personality Disorder

Published on: March 8, 2018

12.7K
The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients
05:48

The Adventures of Fundi Intervention Based on the Cognitive and Emotional Processing in Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Patients

Published on: June 12, 2020

5.9K
MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
08:20

MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder

Published on: August 11, 2015

14.1K

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Mentalization-based therapy (MBT) is a leading evidence-based treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD).
  • A comprehensive review of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) for MBT in BPD is lacking.
  • This review addresses the need for a focused synthesis of RCT evidence on MBT for BPD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize findings from RCTs evaluating MBT for BPD.
  • To assess the effectiveness and methodological quality of existing MBT trials for BPD.
  • To identify limitations and suggest future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of RCTs on MBT for BPD.
  • Updated literature search incorporating studies up to April 2025, building on previous reviews.
  • Assessment of effectiveness outcomes and methodological quality of 14 identified RCTs.

Main Results:

  • Some trials indicate improvements in BPD symptoms and interpersonal functioning with MBT.
  • Significant limitations include a focus on symptom reduction, predominantly European and female samples, and inadequate consideration of BPD severity, comorbidities, and developmental stages.
  • All reviewed RCTs were assessed as having a high risk of bias, particularly concerning attention, attrition, and allegiance.

Conclusions:

  • While MBT shows potential for BPD, its evidence base is constrained by methodological weaknesses and limited generalizability.
  • Future research should focus on rigorously designed trials with diverse populations.
  • Investigating MBT adaptations for specific groups (adolescents, older adults) and comorbid conditions, using dimensional models for personality assessment, is recommended.