DBT for BD
| Study | Mean age | Sample size | Female | Intervention type | Outcomes | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samadi et al. [131] | 16.2 | 40 | 20 | 8 weekly group sessions | Reduces aggression, self-criticism, and self-injurious behaviors | None |
| Afshari et al. [132] | 36.5 | 60 | 34 | 12 weekly individual sessions | Lower scores in mania, depression, and emotion dysregulation; higher scores in mindfulness, planning, problem-solving, and cognitive flexibility | 3 months |
| Eisner et al. [133] | 41.3 | 37 | 27 | 12-week DBT group skills training | Skill acquisition in the areas of mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance; improved psychological well-being and decreased emotion reactivity | 6 months |
| Goldstein et al. [130] | 16.3 | 20 | 15 | 36 weekly individual sessions | Acceptability of the intervention was high, with less severe depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, a significant improvement from pre- to post-treatment in mania symptoms, and emotional dysregulation | 12 months |
| Van Dijk et al. [98] | 43.2 | 24 | 18 | 12 weekly group sessions | A trend toward reduced depressive symptoms, significant improvement in mindful awareness, and less fear toward and more control of emotional states; group attendees had reduced emergency room visits and mental health related admissions in the six-month follow-up | 6 months |