| Description: | A type of cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT follows a model that sees the causes of dysfunctional behavior as impaired or maladaptive emotional regulation.1,2 DBT focuses on reducing behaviors that are detrimental to the patient’s health and quality of life and increasing behavioral skills.1-3 The therapeutic plan is divided into stages, including goal setting, achieving behavioral stability, and emotionally processing the past.4 DBT typically lasts for months to years.2 |
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| Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: | Bipolar disorder, Suicide risk |
| Potentially effective in the following age groups: | Adolescent, Adult |
| Treatment setting options: | Individual, Group, Family |
| Treatment format options: | In-person, Telephone |
| Typical treatment duration: | 10-20 sessions, Indefinite |
| Potential limitations: | To correctly practice DBT, therapists should have a consultation team with which they communicate regularly2 |
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Potentially effective for the following mental health concerns: Bipolar disorder5,6, Suicide risk3; Potentially effective in the following age groups: Adolescent4,7, Adult3; Treatment setting options: Individual2,4, Group2,4, Family4; Treatment format options: In-person4, Telephone4; Typical treatment duration: 10-20 sessions5,6, Indefinite2