Adjunctive Treatments: Use of DBT in OCD Treatment

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Explains how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills can complement ERP by helping people manage difficult emotions, distress, relationships, and urges to engage in compulsions. DBT is not presented as a replacement for ERP. The resource reviews the emerging evidence, potential benefits, age considerations, and importance of practicing skills outside therapy.