Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) treats individuals with chronic suicidal thoughts and helps individuals with a borderline personality disorder.
Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioural therapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy aims to identify and change negative thinking patterns while also encouraging positive behavioural changes. DBT is used to treat suicidal and other self-destructive behaviours. It teaches patients how to cope with and change unhealthy behaviours.
A borderline personality disorder is a condition that causes severe emotional distress. Patients may experience intense bursts of anger and aggression, mood swings, and extreme sensitivity to rejection. People who have borderline personality disorder may struggle to control their emotions. They are experiencing insecurity in Moods, Behavior, Self-image, Thinking, Relationships etc.