Contributions of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Contributions of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i2.2025.1377Keywords:
Borderline Personality Disorder. Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Emotional Dysregulation. Interven-tion. Skills Training.Abstract
Epidemiological studies estimate that between 10% and 13% of the population meets the criteria for personality disorders. The most severe forms, such as borderline personality disorder, marked by intense impairments in interpersonal relationships, have a prevalence of approximately 4%. The present study aimed to investigate the contributions of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), especially with regard to improving quality of life and effectiveness in reducing self-destructive behaviors, impulsivity, emotional instability, and improving interpersonal relationships. Using a literature review methodology, scientific articles from 2000 to 2025 were analyzed from databases such as SciELO and electronic journals in psychology to identify the effects of DBT on emotional regulation and control of emotional crises in individuals with this type of disorder. The results identified significant improvements through the development of new behavioral skills that contribute to emotional regulation, impulse control, interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerance to discomfort.
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