Writing therapy for PTSD and borderline personality traits
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a writing-based therapy for people who have both PTSD and borderline personality traits. It is offered online in a group setting and aims to help reduce PTSD symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You can read and write in English.
- You have a previous diagnosis of PTSD and borderline personality disorder (or traits).
- You have completed a DBT skills group at St. Joe's Community Psychiatry Clinic.
- You have access to a device (like a computer, tablet, or phone) to join online group meetings.
- You have not had a suicide attempt, self-harm, or high-risk behaviors in the past 2 months, and you do not have severe substance use or psychotic symptoms.
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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