Background •According to the Emotional Cascade Model (ECM), rumination is part of a positive feedback loop which amplifies negative affect, leading to emotional and behavioral...
Introduction ●  Predictors of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) response have been previously identified, such as baseline symptom severity and homework completion (Yin et al., 2022) ●...
Intro/Background • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT; Linehan, 1993) is a well-established treatment for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) • Less is known about the which...
Background Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was adapted from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to better meet needs of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - treatment...
Background ● Studies have suggested a positive relationship between mindfulness and spirituality 4 ● Positive correlations were found between spiritual beliefs and mindfulness (RICH scale) in...
Background PTSD and BPD are frequently comorbid disorders that are associated with a history of trauma, but their relationship is not well understood. They...
Introduction • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the primary treatment provided for complex psychological disorders. • However, there is a lack of evidence relating to...
Intro Studies show that those who identify at LGBTQ+ are at greater risk for developing mental health disorders (Cochran et al., 2017; Needham, 2012). ...
Background High comorbidity exists between physical and mental health conditions, with especially high rates observed in those who meet criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder...
Background • Serious Mental Illness (SMI): One or more mental disorder diagnoses along with impaired functioning of daily activities, including frequency of suicidal ideation, attempts,...