What is Mentalization Based Therapy?
Category: Psychotherapy
Mentalization based therapy (MBT) is a specific type of psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy designed to help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Its focus is helping people to differentiate and separate out their own thoughts and feelings from those around them.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderline personality disorder | 4 | 0 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 1 | 0 | |
| Support mental / emotional health | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Mentalization Based Therapy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aggressive behavior | 1 | |
| Agitation | 1 | |
| Agitation with irritability | 1 | |
| Dissociation | 1 | |
| Feelings of hopelessness | 1 | |
| Intrusive thoughts images or impulses | 1 |
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