What We Know About Psychotherapies
Evidence summaries, guides, and updates—translated for clinical conversations.
Evidence summaries
Fundamentals
Does psychotherapy work?
Fundamentals
If we don't know what mental disorders are, how can we still treat them?
Fundamentals
Does therapy take away the causes of mental disorders?
Fundamentals
Is the therapeutic alliance the most important part of therapy?
Fundamentals
What makes randomized controlled trials the gold standard?
What to expect
Why does a treatment not work, while it is evidence-based?
What to expect
Can psychotherapy have negative effects?
What to expect
Does therapy for depression help with other areas of life too?
Choosing a treatment
Are all psychotherapies equally effective?
Choosing a treatment
Medication or psychotherapy for mental health problems?
Choosing a treatment
How do I find a good therapist?
Choosing a treatment
Is cognitive behavior therapy the best treatment for everyone?
Choosing a treatment
Are long-term psychodynamic therapies better than brief symptom-focused therapies?
Choosing a treatment
Group or individual therapy?
Fundamentals
Does "time heal all wounds"?
Choosing a treatment
Is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy effective?
Fundamentals
Why can't we predict who benefits from which treatment?
Special populations
Are psychological treatments effective in older adults?
Special populations
Do psychological treatments work in adolescents?
Special populations
What to do when my partner does not want to get treatment?
Fundamentals
Can I use AI as therapy for mental health problems?
Next steps
What can I do if therapy does not seem to work?
Guide