ABSTRACT
This chapter provides usable materials and information to adapt dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for adolescents with a variety of different symptoms and in a variety of settings. Researchers continue to publish new information on the effectiveness of DBT. Though the research is promising, there is a lack of sufficient quality studies in DBT with adolescents, and researchers continue to work to design and publish more research on the topic. Published data has shown evidence of brain change related to emotion regulation for patients who had received DBT treatment Research continues on the dismantlement of DBT to identify if there are some aspects of the treatment that are more effective than others. Another area for research is regarding the fidelity of the treatment in adaptations of DBT. DBT has been implemented in numerous settings and with a variety of adaptations for adolescents.
