EQUILIO: A new spin-off expands effective treatment for patients suffering from extreme emotions, self-harm, and suicidal behavior
Borderline personality disorder is the most common personality disorder. Its severity is compounded by a high rate of self-destructive behaviour; five to ten percent of patients exhibit strong suicidal tendencies. Treatment options are limited, and there is a shortage of psychologists and psychiatrists. To bring about change, a new spin-off company, EQUILIO, or the Czech Institute of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, was established. Its goal is to train professionals and expand the use of this method, which has been largely unavailable in the Czech Republic until now.
