Iconic Therapy for the reduction of borderline personality disorder symptoms among suicidal youth: a preliminary study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iconic therapy (IT) is a new therapy that uses images to teach skills with the aim of improving the symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Preliminary results are promising, and there is indication that IT may be effective. The purpose of this preliminary study was to test the effectiveness of IT compared to a psychological supportive intervention (SI).

Methods

The study was carried out at the University Regional Hospital of Malaga. Young patients (N = 40; 15-30 years) with suicidal or parasuicidal behavior and borderline personality traits were randomized into IT (N = 20) or SI (N = 20). The main outcome variable was a change in the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BSL-23) at the end of treatment. The secondary outcome variables were suicidal id

SUBMITTER: Hurtado-Santiago S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8966277 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature