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The Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

by Andres Holden 1,*
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JPHE  2023 6(2):238; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 19 September 2023 / Accepted: 18 October 2023 / Published Online: 25 December 2023
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Abstract

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has emerged as a leading treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to address emotion dysregulation, impulsivity, and interpersonal difficulties. This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluates the efficacy of DBT in reducing BPD symptoms and improving overall functioning in individuals with BPD. Through an exhaustive literature review, the meta-analysis synthesizes effect sizes from RCTs assessing the effectiveness of DBT compared to control conditions (e.g., treatment as usual, supportive therapy, waitlist) in targeting BPD symptoms, including affective instability, self-harm behaviors, and interpersonal problems. Additionally, it examines potential moderators of treatment outcomes, such as treatment duration, therapist adherence to DBT principles, treatment setting (inpatient vs. outpatient), and participant characteristics (e.g., age, comorbidities), to better understand the factors influencing the effectiveness of DBT for BPD.

Keywords: Dialectical Behavior Therapy; DBT; Borderline Personality Disorder; BPD; meta-analysis; randomized controlled trials; psychological intervention;
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Holden, A. The Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2023, 6, 238. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Holden A. The Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2023, 6(2):238. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Holden, Andres 2023. "The Efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials" Journal of Public Health & Environment 6, no.2:238. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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