Cost-effectiveness of dialectical behaviour therapy vs. enhanced usual care in the treatment of adolescents with self-harm

Abstract Background Studies have shown that dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is effective in reducing self-harm in adults and adolescents. Aims To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of DBT for adolescents (DBT-A) compared to enhanced usual care (EUC). Methods In a randomised study, 77 adolescents wi...

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Main Authors: Egil Haga, Eline Aas, Berit Grøholt, Anita J. Tørmoen, Lars Mehlum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13034-018-0227-2