Why Choose Dialetical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Anxiety Disorders
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that has been proven effective for various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders. Here are some studies that have provided evidence for the use of DBT in treating anxiety:
A randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in 2016 found that DBT was more effective than a control condition in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in a group of 33 participants.
Another study published in 2011 showed that DBT was effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety in a sample of college students with high levels of anxiety.
A meta-analysis of 19 studies examining the effectiveness of DBT for various mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, concluded that DBT is an effective treatment intervention.
A systematic review of 11 studies on the use of DBT in treating anxiety disorders found that DBT was associated with significant reductions in anxiety symptoms.
Overall, these studies provide evidence that DBT is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
Enhancing mindfulness: DBT helps individuals to become more aware of their thoughts and emotions in the present moment. This helps them to respond more effectively to difficult situations without getting overwhelmed.
Developing emotional regulation skills: Many people with mental health conditions have difficulty managing their emotions. DBT helps individuals to develop skills such as identifying and labeling emotions, regulating emotional responses, and reducing emotional vulnerability.
Improving interpersonal relationships: Interpersonal relationships can be a major source of stress for many people. DBT helps individuals to develop skills for effective communication, assertiveness, and conflict resolution in order to improve their relationships with others.
Promoting distress tolerance: Life can be full of challenges and setbacks, which can be difficult to cope with. DBT helps individuals to develop skills for tolerating distressing situations without becoming overwhelmed and engaging in maladaptive behaviors.
Encouraging self-acceptance: Many people with mental health conditions struggle with accepting themselves. DBT encourages self-acceptance and the development of a positive self-image in order to promote overall well-being.
If you feel like DBT might be the right fit to treat your anxiety, please contact Kairos Wellness Collective today.
