A DBT IE intervention in forensic MH: a narrative analysis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A Dialectical Behaviour Therapy informed interpersonal effectiveness intervention in a forensic mental health sample: a narrative analysis
IRAS ID
338874
Contact name
Leah Adams
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 2 months, 2 days
Research summary
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy which is particularly helpful for improving emotional regulation and harmful behaviours such as self-harm. DBT skills have been shown quantitatively to have a variety of benefits to members of the forensic mental health population, however qualitative research is minimal and there are no narrative studies that have been conducted in this area. There is a wealth of research which shows that good relationships are important for improving mental health and for reducing criminal behaviour. The aim of the project therefore is to offer a DBT-informed interpersonal effectiveness group intervention to service-users in a forensic mental health unit, and explore their stories of what this was like and whether/how it has impacted or changed what their relationships with other people are like. Participants will be men who are admitted to a low or medium secure forensic mental health unit. After they have completed the intervention, they will be asked to take part in a face-to-face interview with the researcher. The data collected from these interviews will be analysed using a narrative analysis - a type of qualitative research which focuses heavily on the stories people tell, and the meaning in these stories. This will give voice to a population which is usually silenced.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/NW/0075
Date of REC Opinion
26 Apr 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion