What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s. It was initially designed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and suicidal ideation, but it has since been adapted for use with a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.