What is DBT?

What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)? Experts Jeff Cohen, PsyD and Colleen Sloan, PhD share an introduction to DBT as a treatment option for your mental health journey including what DBT's goals and core principles are, when it is generally used, and what to expect if seeking DBT treatment.

If you or a loved one is seeking more information on treatment:

If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7

- The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), a non-profit organization, leads in education, training, and research for anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, OCD, and co-occurring disorders. ADAA also provides free evidence-based mental health information and resources to the public.

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[jessman]

It sounds good, but client beware. Many people have been hurt badly by this. If "do no harm" is in play, then DBT must be taken off the table.

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[EllieLove]

Lost me instantly at the pronouns. Pathetic.

[brucehaulley]

You start off with your pronouns. What a red flag. Thanks, but no thanks.

[brokenstacker]

I shut it off after that lady included her pronouns. NO THANKS

[brentrogers]

Right after I heard, CMy pronouns are he/him." I paused and got another video. Thumbs down. Ugh.

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