Dialectical behaviour therapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder: a commentary

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18 Oct 2026 0 comments

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was designed specifically to treat deliberate self-harm (with or without suicide intent) in women with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It has received the most research attention compared to other psychological approaches in this area. The aim of this commentary is to critically appraise the evidence provided by a systematic review on the effects of DBT on self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, and depression in individuals with BPD. The methods used was...