Abstract

SUAREZ, José Sarmiento. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder. rev.colomb.psiquiatr. [online]. 2008, vol.37, suppl.1, pp.149-163. ISSN 0034-7450.

Introduction: Borderline personality disorder is one of the most frequent personality disorders in clinical populations. However, although currently a series of both pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches is available, treatment compliance is inadequate. Trying to improve compliance Marsha Linehan and her collaborators designed a dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) as a modification of the standard cognitive behavioral therapy. Objective: To review the theoretical bases and fundamental principles of DBT, as well as the clinical evidence available on its efficacy in the treatment of patients with borderline personality disorder. Method: Narrative review of literature. Development and conclusions: DBT was the first psychotherapeutic treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder that showed its efficacy in controlled clinical trials, especially regarding the management of self-injury behaviors and treatment compliance.

Keywords : Dialectical behavioral therapy; borderline personality disorder; psychotherapy.

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