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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 canine assisted therapy 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 web-based self-help interventions as a treatment for adjustment disorder.
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Apr 26, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid 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 adaptive disclosure as a treatment for posttraumatic stress 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 selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as a treatment for adjustment 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 acupuncture 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 panic-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy as a treatment for panic 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 venlafaxine 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 acamprosate 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 behavioral couples 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 written narrative exposure 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 behavioral therapy as a treatment for pathological gambling.
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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 adjustment 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 ayahuasca as a treatment for posttraumatic stress 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 biofeedback as a treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Last Updated: February 11, 2025