List of Published Studies Evaluating DBT / Adaptations of DBT in the Asia-Pacific Region
Updated: Oct 2024
East Asia (e.g., China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea)
Chang, T.-H., Liu, S.-I., Korslund, K., Lin, C.-J., Lin, Y., Huang, H.-C., Chen, S.-C., Chang, Y.- H., Sun, F.-J., & Wu, S.-I. (2022). Adapting dialectical behavior therapy in Mandarin- speaking Chinese patients with borderline personality disorder: An open pilot trial in Taiwan. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/appy.12451
Igo, M., Myagi, T., Yamazaki, S., Matsuno, K., Katayama, H., Naruse, M., Naomi, K., &Yusa, Y. (2021). Mindfulness in dialectical behavior therapy. Japanese Psychological Review,64(4), 460–475. https://doi.org/10.24602/sjpr.64.4_460
Igo, M., Yusa, Y., Ikeda, A., Shirahase, J., Sakamoto, W., Yoshida, S., & Ushijima, S. (2024). Assessment and psychotherapy of borderline personality disorders in Japan: Results from a cross-sectional survey of psychologists. International Journal of Mental Health. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207411.2023.2300567
キシタツマ, & 岸竜馬. (2011). 弁証法的行動療法の有効性と問題点. 立教大学臨床心理学研究, 5, 15-26.
梁旻璐，王纯，张培，等. (2020). 非自杀性自伤行为的辩证行为治疗［J］. 中国心理卫生杂志，34（5）：398-402. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn. 1000-6729.2020.5.003
Lin, T.-J., Ko, H.-C., Wu, J. Y.-W., Oei, T. P., Lane, H.-Y., & Chen, C.-H. (2019). The Effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy skills training group vs. cognitive therapy group on reducing depression and suicide attempts for borderline personality disorder in Taiwan. Archives of Suicide Research, 23(1), 82–99. https://doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2018.1436104
Park, J. H., Ju, S. J., & Kang, G. Y. (2020). The effects of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skill training on depression and alcohol abstinence self-efficacy of patients with alcohol use disorder. Medico-Legal Update, 20(1), 1497–1503. https://doi.org/10.37506/v20/i1/2020/mlu/194514
Wang, Y., He, W., Liang, L., Wen, Q., Wang, H., & Huang, G. (2021). Application of dialectical behavior therapy in adolescents with non-suicidal self-injury behaviors. Sichuan Jingshen Weisheng, 34(1), 92–96. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1281696
Xiao, C. (2022). Efficacy and risk factor analysis of DBT therapy for PTSD-related symptoms in mainland Chinese college students based on data mining. Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3829623
Zhang, C., Liao, X., Ou, J., & Li, Y. (2022). Research progress of dialectical behavior therapy for non-suicidal self-injury behavior. Journal of Xinxiang Medical University, 39(12), 1187–1191. https://doi.org/10.7683/xxyxyxb.2022.12.017
Zhang, Y., Yan, F., Wang, H., Guo, Z., Zhao, J., & Zhao, Y. (2024). Application research of “Internet+” dialectical behavior therapy intervention mode in adolescent non-suicidal self-injury intervention. Chinese General Practice, 27(15), 1825–1832. https://doi.org/10.12114/j.issn.1007-9572.2023.0548
Zhang, Y., Zhang, H., Zhang, Y., Yang, Z., Wang, L., Pan, W., Dai, R., Ju, Q., Ren, D., Bao, S., &Fan, J. (2023). Effect of MBSR, DBT and CBT on the hypertension patients with depression/ anxiety: Protocol of a systematic review and Bayesian network meta- analysis. PLoS ONE, 18(2 February). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0281469
Southeast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Keng, S.-L., Mohd Salleh Sahimi, H. B., Chan, L. F., Woon, L., Eu, C. L., Sim, S. H., & Wong, M. K. (2021). Implementation of brief dialectical behavior therapy skills training among borderline personality disorder patients in Malaysia: Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary outcomes. BMC Psychiatry, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021- 03500-y
Keng, S. L., Pang, N. T. P., Tanin, C., Cheng, Y. H., Wong, A., & Hadi, N. M. B. N. (2024). Effects of brief dialectical behavior therapy skills training on Malay-speaking school teachers: A controlled study. Psychology in the Schools, 61(9), 3645–3660. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.23246
Loo, J. L., Keng, S.-L., Ramírez-Espinosa, I. G., Nor Hadi, N. M., Ramírez-Gutiérrez, J. A., & Shoesmith, W. (2021). Dialectical behavior therapy in the Asia-Pacific Rim region. Asia-Pacific Psychiatry, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/appy.12437
Safitri, S. (2020). Enhancing adolescent’s emotion regulation with dialectical behavior therapy’s skill training: The applications across borderline, mild, and moderate intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability – Diagnosis and Treatment, 8(2), 244–253. https://doi.org/10.6000/2292-2598.2020.08.02.21
Tan, M. Y. L., McConnell, B., & Barlas, J. (2022). Application of dialectical behaviour therapy in treating common psychiatric disorders: Study protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open, 12(9). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058565
Tan, M. Y. L., Saw, Y. E., Keng, S.-L., & Lim, D. S. H. (2023). The impact of dialectical behaviour therapy training on therapists in Singapore: A mixed-methods study. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 23(3), 672–689. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12626
South Asia (e.g., India, Nepal)
Das, S., Goyal, N., & Sayeed, N. (2023). Efficacy of dialectical behavior therapy-A in adolescents with dissociative disorder in India: An open-label trial. Archives of Mental Health, 24(1), 26–31. https://doi.org/10.4103/amh.amh_57_22
Narayanan, G., & Naaz, S. (2018). A transdiagnostic approach to interventions in addictive disorders- Third wave therapies and other current interventions. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 60, S522–S528. https://doi.org/10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_20_18
Ramaiya, M. K., Fiorillo, D., Regmi, U., Robins, C. J., & Kohrt, B. A. (2017). A cultural adaptation of dialectical behavior therapy in Nepal. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 24(4), 428-444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2016.12.005
Ramaiya, M. K., McLean, C., Regmi, U., Fiorillo, D., Robins, C. J., & Kohrt, B. A. (2018). A dialectical behavior therapy skills intervention for women with suicidal behaviors in rural Nepal: A single-case experimental design series. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 74(7), 1071–1091. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22588
Oceania (e.g., Australia, New Zealand)
Allen, N. B., Chambers, R., Knight, W., & Melbourne Academic Mindfulness Interest Group (2006). Mindfulness-based psychotherapies: A review of conceptual foundations, empirical evidence and practical considerations. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40(4), 285–294. https://doi.org/10.1080/j.1440-1614.2006.01794.x
Banjo, J., Madson, K., & Hromis, S. (2023). Effective management of patients with borderline personality disorder in a busy acute inpatient ward using dialectical behaviour therapy principles. Australasian Psychiatry, 31(6), 771–775. https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562231209822
Boyce, P., Carter, G., Penrose-Wall, J., Wilhelm, K., & Goldney, R. (2003). Summary Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guideline for the management of adult deliberate self- harm (2003). Australasian Psychiatry, 11(2), 150–155. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1039- 8562.2003.00541.x
Brassington, J., & Krawitz, R. (2006). Australasian dialectical behaviour therapy pilot outcome study: Effectiveness, utility and feasibility. Australasian Psychiatry, 14(3), 313–319. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1665.2006.02285.x
Carter, G. L., Willcox, C. H., Lewin, T. J., Conrad, A. M., & Bendit, N. (2010). Hunter DBT project: Randomized controlled trial of dialectical behaviour therapy in women with borderline personality disorder. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44(2), 162–173. https://doi.org/10.3109/00048670903393621
Christensen, D. R., Dowling, N. A., Jackson, A. C., Brown, M., Russo, J., Francis, K. L., & Umemoto, A. (2013). A proof of concept for using brief dialectical behavior therapy as a treatment for problem gambling. Behaviour Change, 30(2), 117–137. https://doi.org/10.1017/bec.2013.10
Conrad, A. M., Sankaranarayanan, A., Lewin, T. J., & Dunbar, A. (2017). Effectiveness of a 10-week group program based on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills among patients with personality and mood disorders: findings from a pilot study. Australasian Psychiatry, 25(5), 466–470. https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856217707393
Cooney, E. B., Walton, C. J., & Gonzalez, S. (2022). Getting DBT online down under: The experience of Australian and New Zealand Dialectical Behaviour Therapy programmes during the Covid-19 pandemic. PLoS ONE, 17(10). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0275636
Crotty, K., Viswanathan, M., Kennedy, S., Edlund, M. J., Ali, R., Siddiqui, M., Wines, R., Ratajczak, P., & Gartlehner, G. (2024). Psychotherapies for the treatment of borderline personality disorder: A systematic review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 92(5), 275–295. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000833
Davenport, J., Bore, M., & Campbell, J. (2010). Changes in personality in pre- and post- dialectical behaviour therapy borderline personality disorder groups: a question of self- control. Australian Psychologist, 45(1), 59–66. https://doi.org/10.1080/00050060903280512
Davidson, F., Cave, M., Reedman, R., Briffa, D., & Dark, F. (2012). Dialectical behavioral therapy informed treatment with Deaf mental health consumers: An Australian pilot program. Australasian Psychiatry, 20(5), 425–428. https://doi.org/10.1177/1039856212458981
de Andrade, D., Davidson, L., Robertson, C., Williams, P., Leung, J., Walter, Z., Allan, J., & Hides, L. (2024). Randomized effectiveness-implementation trial of dialectical behavior therapy interventions for young people with borderline personality disorder symptoms. Journal of Clinical Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23725
Dewe, C., & Krawitz, R. (2007). Component analysis of dialectical behavior therapy skills training. Australasian Psychiatry, 15(3), 222–225. https://doi.org/10.1080/10398560701320345
Heerebrand, S. L., Bray, J., Ulbrich, C., Roberts, R. M., & Edwards, S. (2021). Effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy skills training group for adults with borderline personality disorder. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77(7), 1573–1590. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23134
Hazelton, M., Rossiter, R., & Milner, J. (2006). Managing the “unmanageable”: training staff in the use of dialectical behaviour therapy for borderline personality disorder. Contemporary Nurse: A Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession, 21(1), 120–130. https://doi.org/10.5172/conu.2006.21.1.120
Lakeman, R., Emeleus, M., Davies, S., & Anderson, S. (2021). A pragmatic evaluation of a high- fidelity dialectical behaviour therapy programme for youth with borderline personality disorder. Advances in Mental Health, 19(2), 116–126. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2020.1761262
Lakeman, R., Hurley, J., Campbell, K., Hererra, C., Leggett, A., Tranter, R., & King, P. (2022). High fidelity dialectical behaviour therapy online: Learning from experienced practitioners. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 31(6), 1405–1416. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13039
Meaney-Tavares, R., & Hasking, P. (2013). Coping and regulating emotions: A pilot study of a modified dialectical behavior therapy group delivered in a college counseling service. Journal of American College Health, 61(5), 303–309. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2013.791827
Oud, M., Arntz, A., Hermens, M. L. M., Verhoef, R., & Kendall, T. (2018). Specialized psychotherapies for adults with borderline personality disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 52(10), 949–961. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867418791257
Pasieczny, N., & Connor, J. (2011). The effectiveness of dialectical behaviour therapy in routine public mental health settings: An Australian controlled trial. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 49(1), 4–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brat.2010.09.006
Prendergast, N., & McCausland, J. (2007). Dialetic behaviour therapy: A 12-month collaborative program in a local community setting. Behaviour Change, 24(1), 25–35. https://doi.org/10.1375/bech.24.1.25
Robins, T. G., Roberts, R. M., & Sarris, A. (2019). The effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a dialectical behaviour therapy skills training group in reducing burnout and psychological distress in psychology trainees: A pilot study. Australian Psychologist, 54(4), 292–301. https://doi.org/10.1111/ap.12389
Sakdalan, J. A., & Collier, V. (2012). Piloting an evidence-based group treatment programme for high risk sex offenders with intellectual disability in the New Zealand setting. New Zealand Journal of Psychology, 41(3), 6–12.
Sakdalan, J. A., Shaw, J., & Collier, V. (2010). Staying in the here-and-now: A pilot study on the use of dialectical behaviour therapy group skills training for forensic clients with intellectual disability. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 54(6), 568–572. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.2010.01274.x
Skaczkowski, G., van der Kruk, S., Loxton, S., Hughes-Barton, D., Howell, C., Turnbull, D., Jensen, N., Smout, M., & Gunn, K. (2022). Web-based interventions to help Australian adults address depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and general mental well-being: Scoping review. JMIR Mental Health, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.2196/31018
Torok, M., Han, J., McGillivray, L., Wong, Q., Werner-Seidler, A., O’Dea, B., Calear, A., & Christensen, H. (2022). The effect of a therapeutic smartphone application on suicidal ideation in young adults: Findings from a randomized controlled trial in Australia. PLoS Medicine, 19(5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003978
Walton, C. J., Bendit, N., Baker, A. L., Carter, G. L., & Lewin, T. J. (2020). A randomised trial of dialectical behaviour therapy and the conversational model for the treatment of borderline personality disorder with recent suicidal and/or non-suicidal self-injury: An effectiveness study in an Australian public mental health service. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 54(10), 1020–1034. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867420931164
Walton, C. J., Gonzalez, S., Cooney, E. B., Leigh, L., & Szwec, S. (2023). Engagement over telehealth: comparing attendance between dialectical behaviour therapy delivered face- to-face and via telehealth for programs in Australia and New Zealand during the Covid- 19 pandemic. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-023-00221-4
Wieczorek, M., Kacen, T., King, B., & Wilhelm, K. (2021). The effectiveness of a short-term DBT skills group in a “real-world” clinical setting. Australasian Psychiatry, 29(6), 600– 603. https://doi.org/10.1177/10398562211038907
Wood, N. M., O’Shea, A., Num, S., Johnson, C., Sutherland, C. R., Edney, L. C., & Wade, T. D. (2024). Implementation of evidence-based group interventions in a community-based mental health service for self-harming and suicidal youth. Clinical Psychologist, 28(1), 49–61. https://doi.org/10.1080/13284207.2023.2278792
Note: The APAC-DBT Board expresses their attitude to Ms Kelly Phang for her assistance in compiling the list. Please note that this list is non-exhaustive. If you are aware of any other DBT studies in the APAC region that are not listed above, we would appreciate it if you can share this information with us by completing the “Contact Us” form.