ABSTRACT
DBT places a strong emphasis on empirical data to establish both the ef®cacy of the treatment and its effectiveness in clinical practice. Although a focus on empirical data does not differentiate DBT from most other cognitive-behavioural treatments, it is a de®ning characteristic of the treatment. This Point summarizes brie¯y the current evidence for the ef®cacy of DBT and outlines principles for clinicians to consider in the evaluation of effectiveness in clinical practice.
