Publications by authors named "Gillian Galen"
Treatment Effects following Residential Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Evid Based Pract Child Adolesc Ment Health
May 2018
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an empirically supported treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) in adults, however fewer studies have examined outcomes in adolescents. This study tested the effectiveness of an intensive 1-month, residential DBT treatment for adolescent girls meeting criteria for BPD. Additionally, given well-established associations between BPD symptoms and childhood abuse, the impact of abuse on treatment outcomes was assessed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbuse history is related to autonomic regulation to mild exercise and psychological wellbeing.
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback
December 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study examined how a history of abuse affects heart regulation and mental health in women without PTSD.
- Findings revealed that these women showed less ability to regulate their heart function after mild exercise, indicating a heightened stress response and difficulty calming down.
- Additionally, women with abuse histories employed more unhealthy coping strategies and reported lower self-esteem, especially those with more recent abuse experiences.