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The NIMH S-DBT Diary Card is a crucial tool for individuals engaging with dialectical behavior therapy. This guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions to assist users in filling out the diary card effectively, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive experience.

Follow the steps to accurately fill out the NIMH S-DBT Diary Card online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Fill in your initials or ID#. Your initials consist of the first letter of your first name and the first letter of your last name. Your ID# should be a unique 6-digit randomly generated number.
3. Indicate if the form was filled out during the session by circling 'Y' for Yes or 'N' for No.
4. For 'How often did you fill out this side?', select the frequency that applies to you in the past week by checking the appropriate option.
5. In the 'Started' section, document the first date you began using the diary card, ensuring to include the year.
6. Rate your 'Urges to Commit Suicide' on a scale from 0 to 5, marking the highest levels of urges you experienced on that day.
7. Similarly, rate your 'Urges to Use Drugs' including all categories of substances, using the same scale of 0 to 5.
8. For 'Highest Emotion of the Day', rate the most intense emotion you experienced on that day from 0 to 5.
9. Document your 'Emotional Misery' on the card, as well as any 'Physical Misery' experienced.
10. In the 'Drugs/Medications' section, specify the quantity and types of substances used, including alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications.
11. Indicate if any self-harm behaviors occurred by writing 'Y' for Yes or 'N' for No.
12. Track the number of times lying occurred by writing that number in the corresponding section.
13. Mark any reinforcement of positive behavior by checking the appropriate box.
14. Use the blank column for additional notes about behavior that may not fit into other categories.
15. At the end of your entry, ensure to note any medications changes, therapy goals, or other relevant observations.
16. Once completed, you can save changes, download your filled form, print it out, or share it with your therapist.

Take the next step in your therapy journey by completing the NIMH S-DBT Diary Card online today.