What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
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Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a psychological method developed by Marsha M. Linehan. DBT combines cognitive and behavioral therapy, incorporating methodologies from various practices including Eastern mindfulness techniques.
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How do members experience Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderline personality disorder | 722 | 135 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 108 | 56 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 76 | 54 | |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder | 35 | 20 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 30 | 16 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 4 | |
| Flashbacks | 4 | |
| Overwhelming emotions | 3 | |
| Agitation | 2 | |
| Anticipatory anxiety | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 20 | |
| None | 171 |
Member evaluations
Stormy48
evaluated on Apr 30, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for borderline personality disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
EllieGADsufferer
evaluated on Feb 06, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for borderline personality disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Alie
evaluated on Jan 01, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for Support mental / emotional health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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