Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective and versatile mental health treatment options available today. Developed to help patients with borderline personality disorder, it is now also used to treat depression, binge eating disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. In recent years, DBT has helped countless people learn to manage their emotions, cope with difficult situations, and improve their relationships. Yet for all its success, this treatment approach is still widely misunderstood.
So just what is DBT and how does it work? What sets it apart from other treatment options? And who stands to benefit the most from this type of therapy?
Anna Precht, PsyD, provides an overview of dialectical behavior therapy and its application, offers tips for finding and working with a DBT provider, and answers audience questions about what to expect during and after treatment
23 апр 2023
