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This review highlights that evidence-based psychological treatments are effective for adult mental disorders. It provides updated information for Spanish professionals to select appropriate psychotherapeutic procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health

Background:

  • Psychological treatments demonstrate efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency in managing mental health conditions.
  • A knowledge gap exists in the Spanish context regarding updated research on empirically supported psychological treatments.
  • Recent scientific advancements necessitate a review of current psychological interventions for adult mental disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a selective review of the primary empirically supported psychological treatments for mental disorders in adults.
  • To update the scientific knowledge base on evidence-based psychological interventions within the Spanish healthcare system.

Main Methods:

  • A selective review methodology was employed to identify relevant psychological treatments.
  • Levels of evidence and degrees of recommendation were systematically collected.
  • Criteria from the Spanish National Health System's Clinical Practice Guidelines were utilized for evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Psychological treatments possess empirical support for addressing a broad spectrum of psychological disorders.
  • The strength of empirical evidence varies from low to high, contingent upon the specific psychological disorder.
  • Certain areas of psychological intervention require further research and investigation.

Conclusions:

  • This review offers psychology professionals rigorous and current information on evidence-based psychotherapeutic procedures.
  • Informed decision-making is facilitated for implementing effective treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
  • The findings support the integration of empirically validated psychological interventions in clinical practice.