Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a helpful way to treat people with complicated mental health problems. It works really well for those who struggle with controlling their emotions, self-harm, and personality disorders. Here’s a closer look at who can benefit from DBT and how it works:

Who Can Benefit from DBT?

1. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD):

   • About 75% of people with BPD see big improvements when they try DBT.

2. Suicidality:

   • Some studies show that DBT can cut down suicidal behaviors by 50%.

3. Co-occurring Disorders:

   • DBT helps people who are dealing with both substance use and mental health issues. This can make them follow their treatment plan better, improving their commitment by 30%.

What Does DBT Involve?

1. Skills Training:

   • In this part, people learn important skills like mindfulness (being aware of the present moment), how to handle stress, manage emotions, and communicate well with others.
   • Skills training can help people better manage their emotions by up to 60%.

2. Individual Therapy:

   • This is one-on-one time with a therapist. Here, the skills learned can be applied to real-life situations, which helps people feel more involved in their treatment.

3. Phone Coaching:

   • This offers support when someone needs it urgently. Research shows that having this help can cut down emergency calls by 40%.

What Are the Results?

• Follow-ups show that people who went through DBT are 25% less likely to need hospital stays compared to those who went through regular therapy.
• Over 85% of people who have used DBT feel their quality of life is better after completing therapy.

In summary, DBT has a well-planned yet flexible way of helping people deal with many different mental health challenges.