What is the Prevalence of Conditions Treated by DBT?
According to various epidemiological studies, conditions like borderline personality disorder have a prevalence of about 1-2% in the general population. Depression and anxiety, which can also be treated with DBT, have much higher prevalence rates, affecting approximately 7% and 18% of the population, respectively. Substance use disorders are another significant area where DBT is applied, with prevalence rates varying widely depending on the substance and population studied.
