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January 23, 2026Personality and Mental Health

Implementing Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) in Norway: An Open Multicentre Study

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KLKristoffer Gunnarshaug LienAHAudun HavnenSSSara Germans Selvik

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An uncontrolled naturalistic study evaluates STEPPS outcomes in patients, suggesting its effective implementation in Norway.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the STEPPS program for borderline personality disorder in Norway.
  • Conducted an uncontrolled naturalistic study at three local hospitals
  • Included treatment-seeking patients completing a 20-week STEPPS program
  • Performed T-tests and calculated effect sizes for 168 patients
  • Reduced borderline and depressive symptoms post-treatment
  • Improvements in daily functioning and quality of life
  • Effect sizes ranged from d = 0.6 to 1.1, indicating medium to large effects
  • Treatment gains maintained over a 6-month follow-up

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Lien et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69731005c8125b09b0d1fb08https://doi.org/10.1002/pmh.70058
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