What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to compare the efficacy of DBT and SSRIs in reducing suicidality among individuals with borderline personality disorder.

March 12, 2026

DBT more efficacious than SSRI in reducing suicidality in borderline personality disorder

Key Points

This research aims to compare the efficacy of DBT and SSRIs in reducing suicidality among individuals with borderline personality disorder.
Conducted a randomized trial over six months
Compared outcomes of DBT and SSRI treatment
Measured rates of suicide-related events and depression diagnoses
DBT significantly reduced suicide-related events compared to SSRIs
SSRI treatment was more effective than DBT in reducing major depressive disorder diagnoses after six months

Abstract

Six months of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was more efficacious than a 6‐month course of treatment with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant in reducing suicide‐related events in patients with borderline personality disorder, a randomized trial has found. However, SSRI treatment was more efficacious than DBT in reducing diagnoses of major depressive disorder at 6 months.

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A Mon, study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2581996eeacc4fcec761b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/pu.31417

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