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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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Evidence Briefs by Condition
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Apr 27, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for St. John's Wort as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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251.03 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for problem-solving therapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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171.90 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for esketamine as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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269.03 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for light therapy as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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278.30 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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249.38 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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270.44 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for exercise as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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269.03 KB
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 major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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275.02 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for cranial electrotherapy stimulation as a treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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129.07 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for cognitive behavioral therapy as a treatment for cannabis use disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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133.75 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for motivational enhancement therapy as a treatment for cannabis use disorder.
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Apr 27, 2021
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251.10 KB
This Psychological Health Center of Excellence evidence brief summarizes the evidence and clinical guidance for benzodiazepines as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.
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Last Updated: May 24, 2024