Mental Health, Brain Health and Substance Use
Our work involves mental health promotion and the prevention of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. We support the expansion of access to affordable, quality care for everyone who needs it.
Brief, structured psychological treatment
2023 updated
Recommendation(s)
Structured psychological interventions should be offered for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, namely behavioural activation therapy (BAT), brief psychodynamic therapy (DYN), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), problem-solving therapy (PST) and third wave therapies (3WV).
Strength of recommendation: STRONG
Certainty of the evidence: MODERATE
Evidence Profile
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