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Mentalization Based Treatment - Adults

Teaching individuals to mentalize as a therapeutic intervention forms the core of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT).

Teaching individuals to mentalize as a therapeutic intervention forms the core of Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT).

This evidence-based treatment has been shown to be highly effective in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and as a result has gained national and international attention.

  • About MBT

    The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families introduces Mentalization Based Treatment and helps answer the question: "What Is MBT?"

  • MBT Training Programme

    MBT Training Process, Steps, Courses and Supervision.

  • The MBT Team

    Meet the team behind Mentalization Based Treatment at the Anna Freud.

  • International MBT centres

    Groups that work with Anna Freud on training and/or research to disseminate Mentalization Based Treatment internationally.

  • Other MBT Trainings

    MBT was initially developed for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but it is now being used on a wide range of disorders. Listed here are other Mentalization-focused...

  • Related Publications

    Discover a range of MBT related publications to support your learning.

  • MBT Supervisors

    List of certified MBT Supervisors.

  • MBT Adherence Scale

    Resources on MBT Adherence Scale.

  • MBT Resources

    Please browse Mentalization Based Treatment training videos and resources.

  • Checklist

    Checklist for the clinical assessment of mentalizing

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