Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Geneva Massiello Osteen, M.D., Elizabeth Winter, M.D.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a topic covered in the Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide.

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DESCRIPTION

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Developed by Marsha Linehan specifically to treat patients with borderline personality disorder.
- In addition to the skills taught in CBT, DBT teaches mindfulness strategies and dialectical skills.

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Last updated: October 17, 2014

Citation

Osteen, Geneva M, and Elizabeth Winter. "Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)." Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide, 21 September 2018, https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787146/all/Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy__DBT_. Accessed 21 September 2018.

Osteen GM, Winter E. (Published September 21, 2018). Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide, Johns Hopkins Guide. Retrieved from https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787146/all/Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy__DBT_

Osteen, G. M., & Winter, E. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Johns Hopkins Guide. Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787146/all/Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy__DBT_. Published 2018.

Osteen GM, Winter E. Johns Hopkins Psychiatry Guide [Internet]. c2018. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Johns Hopkins Guide. [cited 2018 September 21]; Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/view/Johns_Hopkins_Psychiatry_Guide/787146/all/Dialectical_Behavior_Therapy__DBT_

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