Preliminary Evidence for the Effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents

This meta‐analysis evaluated the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, self‐injury, and suicide risk. Twelve between‐group studies (N = 834) were chosen that met the inclusion criteria. Results revealed small‐to‐medium Hedges'...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 2018-04, Vol.96 (2), p.119-131
Main Authors: Hunnicutt Hollenbaugh, Karen Michelle, Lenz, A. Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adolescents
Anxiety
Behavior modification
dialectical behavior therapy
Generalizability
Injuries
Mental depression
Meta-analysis
Self injury
Suicide
Systematic review
Teenagers
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Summary:This meta‐analysis evaluated the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, self‐injury, and suicide risk. Twelve between‐group studies (N = 834) were chosen that met the inclusion criteria. Results revealed small‐to‐medium Hedges's g effect sizes for all 4 symptoms compared with control and alternative treatment groups. However, the small number of effect sizes available for each analysis limited the generalizability of the findings. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/jcad.12186