Table 2 Overview of characteristics of mentalizing interventions

For whom?

Stage 0, 12–13 years

Stage I-II, on average 13–15 years

Stage II-III, on average 15–17 years

Structure

Low dosage: Single sessions, courses

Medium dosage: 16 weeks + 6 months booster

High dosage: 4 months pre-treatment, 9–12 months intensive treatment, 3–6 months post-treatment

Modalities

Single modality: Psycho-education, class sessions

Multi-modality, with accent on individual therapy, but including family sessions, case management, and occasionally medication review

Multi-modality: Group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, case management, medication review

Team

Trainer, teacher

Individual therapist, team-based

Multidisciplinary team