ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Group for Substance Abuse: Investigating Its Effectiveness on Depression, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Elif Celebi
Istanbul Sehir University - Isil Bilican Yurteri
Medeniyet University - Mustafa Cetinkaya
Istanbul University - Birgul Gulen
Liberte Terapi
Abstract
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training group was modified and implemented for 9 male patients who met the criteria for substance dependence disorder (DSM-IV) in a large Public Hospital, to investigate its effectiveness on substance use (measured by urine test), depression levels, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Substance Use and Abuse