In this episode of the Integral Health Resources Podcast, I reflect on the notion of “evidenced-based” treatments and practice. Topics include:
- Evidence-based treatment of mental health problems
- The process of conducting research (especially in the field of mental health counseling)
- The process of “peer review” in scientific publishing
Summary:
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Helping people using “evidence-based” treatments is uncontroversial in theory, yet very tricky in practice.
Here are some other media resources that may be helpful/relevant to this discussion:
- Article – “I Fooled Millions Into Thinking Chocolate Helps Weight Loss. Here’s How.”
- Article – “The Peer Review Drugs Don’t Work”
- Society of Clinical Psychology (American Psychological Association, Division 12) Website on Research-Supported Psychological Treatments
