Feasibility randomised controlled trial of a brief psychological intervention for adolescents with borderline personality disorder symptoms delivered with schools and colleges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is an urgent need for accessible interventions to facilitate early intervention for young people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) symptoms. Existing evidence-based interventions for adolescent BPD are highly resource-intensive, and few young people with BPD symptoms have access to timely treatment. We adapted a brief psychological treatment for adolescent BPD symptoms previously provided within secondary mental health services for delivery within schools and colleges. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of evaluating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this intervention (BEST (brief education support treatment)) in a future randomised controlled trial (RCT).

Methods

The feasibility RCT involved 12 schools and colleges. Eligible parti

SUBMITTER: Wilson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12275424 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature