Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Borderline Personality Disorder: A Review Study

Borderline personality disorder is a complicated problem in mental health domain which is characterized by intense negative emotions, identity disorder, impulsive behaviors, and instability in interpersonal relationships. Various therapeutic actions have been used based on the etiology of this disorder. Dialectic behavioral therapy is one of such actions, which has been developed by Marsha Linhan (1993). Dialectic behavioral therapy is a cognitive-behavioral therapy, targets emotional impulsivity and has caused considerable improvements in patients. The present paper is a review study which has considered practical research and studies on the effect of dialectic behavioral therapy on borderline personality disorder. Based on theoretical and research basics, it can be said that dialectic behavioral therapy is a promising intervention for borderline personality disorder. However, to increase efficiency, using this therapeutic approach in bigger populations with borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders with longer follow-up periods is recommended.