The study aims to assess the efficacy of culturally adapted dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for addressing emotional dysregulation in a low- and middle-income country, as well as to evaluate the impact of DBT on secondary outcomes such as borderline personality traits, self-harm or suicide, depression, anxiety, and individuals' functioning and disability.
Through a rigorous Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT), the research seeks to assess how cultural adaptations of dialectical behaviour therapy improve its applicability, engagement, and outcomes in diverse socio-cultural settings, contributing to more accessible and effective mental health interventions in resource-limited regions.
Inclusion Criteria
- Adults aged 18-45 years
- Adults who are diagnosed with or have significant traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Adults who are willing to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Severe psychiatric comorbidity (e.g., active psychosis, substance use, etc.)
- Acute medical conditions interfering with participation
- Lack of basic reading and writing, or any learning disability