Research and Studies
Health research and social research publications
What emerging interventions are effective for the treatment of adults with PTSD?
The aim of this review was to examine the evidence for the effectiveness of a number of therapies considered to be emerging interventions for the treatment of adults with posttraumatic stress disorder(PTSD).
Is stepped care an effective model for the delivery of treatment for depression and anxiety?
The aim of this review was to examine the efficacy of stepped care for the treatment of adults with depression or anxiety disorders.
What are effective interventions for veterans with sleep disturbances?
The aim of the current review was to examine the scientific literature for evidence of effective interventions for veterans with sleep disturbances.
What are the effective interventions for veterans with problematic anger and aggression?
The aim of this Rapid Evidence Assessment was to examine the scientific literature for evidence of effective interventions veterans with problematic anger and aggression.
What are effective psychological or multi-modal interventions for adults experiencing chronic pain?
In the past decade there has been growing recognition of the psychosocial factors that increase vulnerability to chronic pain, and a shift towards focusing on psychological interventions that may address some of these vulnerabilities. The aim of the current review was to examine the efficacy of psychological interventions and multi-modal interventions that include a psychological component, for the treatment of chronic pain.
What is the prevalence of risk-taking behaviours in the children of former or current military personnel?
This literature review examines the evidence for the prevalence of risk-taking behavior by children of former or current military personnel.
What are the family protective factors for members transitioning from Defence service?
There is a growing body of research evidence suggesting that veterans can be challenged by their reintegration into civilian life, and that this in turn can affect veterans' families. This literature review examined the evidence for family behaviours, attributes, circumstances or characteristics that act as protective or risk factors for transitioned or transitioning Defence members' wellbeing.
Is online video counselling at least equally acceptable and equally as effective as in-person counselling?
The aim of this Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) was to investigate the efficacy of one-to-one online video counselling for the treatment of adults with mental health concerns and compare this treatment with traditional in-person counselling in terms of clinical outcomes, therapeutic alliance, client satisfaction and attrition.
What are effective interventions for adjustment disorder?
The aim of this Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) was to examine the evidence for the efficacy of psychological or pharmacological interventions targeting adjustment disorder in adults. Adjustment disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that occurs in response to a stressful or traumatic event. It is diagnosed when an individual responds to a stressful/traumatic event with clinical distress or impairment, and anxiety/depression-like symptoms, but does not meet criteria for any other psychiatric disorder.
Hallucinogens as treatment for PTSD, anxiety and depression
The aim of this rapid evidence assessment (REA) was to assess the evidence related to hallucinogenic drug interventions for PTSD, anxiety, and depression in adults.