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Telehealth and Collaboratively Delivered Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: An Opportunity for Increasing Access to Effective Treatment for People With Borderline Personality Disorder Living in Rural Areas

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: AIMS: The aim of this commentary is to consider how telehealth and a collaborative model of service delivery may offer a way of making Dialectical Behaviour Therapy available in rural areas. CONTEXT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). However, there are many barriers to making this sort of therapy available within routine care, particularly in rural areas. APPROACH: This commentary provides a summary of the literature relevant to the role that telehealth could play in increasing access to DBT. A new model of care could utilise telehealth services to deliver comprehensive DBT treatment to people with BPD living in rural areas in partnership with community mental health services. CONCLUSION: Telehealth and collaborative models of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy delivery should be further investigated, especially to meet the needs of rural mental health care.

Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health

DOI: 10.1111/ajr.70036

Authors: Carla J. Walton, Sharleen Gonzalez, Anna Dunbar, Katie McGill

Institutions: Hunter Medical Research Institute, Hunter New England Local Health District, University of Newcastle Australia

Language: English

Topic: Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570