Psychiatric Bulletin (2007) 31: 249-252. doi: 10.1192/pb.bp.106.011874
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Dialectical behaviour treatment: implementation and outcomes

Martin Zinkler, Consultant Psychiatrist

East London and the City Mental Health NHS Trust, Newham Centre for Mental Health, Glen Rd, London E13 8SP, email: martin.zinkler{at}elcmht.nhs.uk

Amy Gaglia, Project Manager, S. M. Rajagopal Arokiadass, Specialist Registrar and Eldad Farhy, Senior Psychologist

Newham Psychological Therapies Service, Francis House, London E13 9PJ

Declaration of interest

None.

AIMS AND METHOD Dialectical behaviour therapy is an evidence-based treatment for people with borderline personality disorder. We describe implementation and outcomes of a new service.

RESULTS Hospital use and frequency of self-harm were reduced dramatically with dialectical behaviour therapy. Moreover, the therapy can be implemented successfully in a relatively short time at modest costs.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Dialectical behaviour therapy provides a useful model of treatment for people with borderline personality disorder and/or self-harm in community mental health settings.




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