Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy (psychotherapy) that is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but is specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. DBT is a structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component designed to provide skills for managing emotions, behaviors, and relationships. The main goal of DBT is to help people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their unhelpful behaviors. DBT was originally developed for borderline personality disorder (BPD), but it has proven to be effective for treating and managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including self-harm, suicidal behavior, drug and alcohol problems, eating problems, and offending behavior. The aim of DBT is to help individuals understand and accept their difficult feelings, learn skills to manage them, and become able to make positive changes in their lives. The structure of DBT can vary from therapist to therapist, but in general, it includes individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and therapist consultation team meetings.