Yes, dialectical behavioral therapy is highly effective in treating intense and unstable emotions, the inability to build healthy relationships, and the impulsivity characteristic of BPD and has been shown to lower the number of suicidal and self-harming cases and improve emotional regulation.
A randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology has shown that DBT leads to improvements in BPD symptoms, depression, and anxiety. It’s also more effective in reducing suicidal behavior compared to traditional treatments.
Another study published in the AGP found that people who received DBT were less likely to drop out of treatment and had fewer hospitalizations compared to those who received treatment as usual.