State Reviews of Research on Evidence-Based Practices

Some states have begun to review the literature on EBPs to assist them in selecting interventions to incorporate into their own service systems. For example, the states of Hawaii and Virginia have conducted extensive reviews of the evidence base for the effectiveness of treatments in child mental health to guide planning and practice in their states. Their reviews and helpful summary charts illustrate the extent of evidence for treatments categorized by intervention type and disorder.

Hawaii Department of Health. (2004). Summary of effective interventions for youth with behavioral and emotional needs. Evidence Based Services Committee Biennial Report

Virginia Commission on Youth. (2003). Collection of evidence-based treatment modalities for children and adolescents with mental health treatment needs. House Document No. 9

The state of Oregon has mandated the use of treatments and services that are considered to be evidence-based by health and human service agencies, including mental health. The legislation, approved practices, and procedures regarding implementation can be found in the Mental Health Section of the Oregon Department of Human Services web site by following this link:

Oregon EBP Resources Page