摘要：AbstractThe purpose of this study is to compare the effect of Dialectical Behavior Therapy in declining the rate of major depression. The methodology utilized in this research is semi-experimental socio-statistic approach consisting of the experimental group and the control group. Statistical universe were participants referred to 3 hospitals with the diagnosis of major depression. They were selected based on stratified random sampling. Participants were randomly divided into control group and DBT group of 7 female and 5 male in each group for seven months. Results indicate significant difference between the two groups in declining the rate of major depression and reducing suicide tendency; thus, supported the effectiveness of Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
