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Dialectical behaviour therapy for younger adults : evaluation of 22 weeks of community delivered dialectical behaviour therapy for females 18–25 years

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Lyng, J. L., Swales, M. A. and Hastings, Richard P. (2015) Dialectical behaviour therapy for younger adults : evaluation of 22 weeks of community delivered dialectical behaviour therapy for females 18–25 years. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 32 (04). pp. 299-305. doi:10.1017/ipm.2014.69 ISSN 0790-9667.

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Abstract

Background Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a multi-modal psychological therapy with established efficacy in treating borderline personality disorder (BPD). Younger adults represent a group more likely to drop out of treatment than their older counterparts and treatments specifically targeted at this younger cohort may be advantageous.
The current study We describe an evaluation of a DBT programme in a mental health centre for younger adults 18–25 years who met criteria for BPD (n=11).
Methodology We used a simple pre/post-test design, measuring BPD symptoms, general mental health symptoms, and coping skills using self-report questionnaires at the beginning of DBT and again following the delivery of 22 weeks of DBT.
Findings Statistically significant reductions were found in BPD symptoms and several mental health symptoms alongside an increase in DBT skills use. Dropout was 31% at 22 weeks of treatment. Methodological weaknesses and avenues for future research are discussed.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISSN: 0790-9667
Official Date: 16 January 2015
Dates:
DateEvent
16 January 2015Available
13 November 2014Accepted
26 May 2014Submitted
Volume: 32
Number: 04
Page Range: pp. 299-305
DOI: 10.1017/ipm.2014.69
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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