Dialectical behavior therapy for addictions and emotional control
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a type of therapy called dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which helps people manage strong emotions. It compares doing the therapy in person or online to the usual treatment, for people who have addictions and trouble controlling their emotions.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must be fluent in French and able to understand the study and give your consent.
- You must have an addiction (to substances or behaviors) and have trouble controlling your emotions, with a score above 90 on a questionnaire about emotional regulation.
- Any medication you take for mood problems must have been the same for at least 3 months.
- You must not be currently in any structured talk therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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