Effects of Mindfulness Training on Emotion Regulation and Impulsivity

Effects of Mindfulness Training on Emotion Regulation and Impulsivity

Mindfulness training has proven to be a reliable treatment for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).The present randomized-controlled study examines the effects of mindfulness training on emotion regulation and impulsitivy. In addition, fMRI data was collected pre and post intervention. 70 patients with BPD diagnosis were randomized to either mindfulness or interpersonal effectiveness skills training. Assessments were conucted pre-and-post-intervention.

Inclusion criteria:

• BPD diagnosis according to two semi -structured interviews: the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis II disorders and the Revised Diagnostic Interview for Borderlines
• Age between 18 and 50 years old
• No comorbidities with schizophrenia, drug induced psychosis, organic brain syndrome, substance dependence, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, or major depressive episode in course
• Not being participating in any other psychotherapy at the moment of the study.

Exclusion criteria:

• Having participated of skills training in the past.