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The Psychological Health Center of Excellence produces expert-reviewed evidence briefs on existing and potential treatments for psychological health conditions that are commonly experienced by service members. Psych Health Evidence Briefs provide summaries of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance to inform providers, patients and others who may have questions about the effectiveness of these treatments.
Each brief includes:
- An introduction of the treatment or topic, including a brief description of the treatment and the potential mechanisms of action
- Guidance from existing VA/DOD evidence-based clinical practice guidelines when available
- Identification and summaries of reviews conducted by organizations recognized as employing rigorous methodology with similar grading systems as the VA/DOD CPGs
- For treatments with an emerging or inconsistent evidence base, a systematic literature search
- A conclusion that summarizes what is known and what has yet to be determined, as well as guidance about adoption
Read more about the methodology behind Psych Health Evidence Briefs.
New briefs on potential treatments are regularly added to the collection. Existing briefs are updated every three years with the latest evidence and guidance.
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment for alcohol use disorder.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on naltrexone as a treatment for alcohol use disorder.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) as a treatment for substance use disorder.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on lethal means safety as a treatment for suicidality.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on brexanolone injection as a treatment for postpartum depression.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on safety planning intervention as a treatment for suicidality.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on recovery-focused behavioral therapy as a treatment for stimulant use disorder.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on crisis response planning as a treatment for suicidality.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) as a treatment for suicidality.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment for suicidality.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on yoga as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on cannabis as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on cognitive processing therapy as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence Evidence Brief provides a summary of the available scientific evidence and clinical guidance on eclectic psychotherapy as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Last Updated: May 15, 2025