Allied Health Discipline
Evidence-Based Practice for
Psychology in Australia
Psychologists registered under the Psychology Board of Australia are required to base their practice on the best available evidence. Australian psychology is well-served by high-quality research, including national mental health guidelines from NHMRC and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). The evidence base for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), EMDR, schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and other modalities continues to grow rapidly. OpenBook Clinical enables psychologists to search PubMed, PsycINFO-indexed content, and NHMRC guidelines simultaneously.
Key Clinical Conditions
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
- Eating disorders — anorexia, bulimia, BED
- ADHD in adults and children
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — psychological support
Key Assessment Tools
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) — depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7)
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)
- Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21)
Databases Searched
- PubMed / MEDLINE (psychology and psychiatry)
- Cochrane Common Mental Disorders Group
- APA PsycINFO-indexed reviews
- NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines
Australian Guidelines
- NHMRC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Depression in Adults
- Phoenix Australia — Guidelines for PTSD Treatment
- NHMRC Eating Disorders Guidelines (2022)
- APS Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions (4th ed.)
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