Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Resources
This page has links to numerous national and state resources
providing information regarding evidence-based practices and
the use of research and data to promote quality mental health
services. It should be of interest to individuals receiving
mental health services, family members, advocates, mental health
services providers, researchers and policy makers.
Maine DHHS Office of Adult Mental Health Services Evidence-based
Practices Procedural Guidelines
- This September 2007 document explains the vision and principles
guiding the development and implementation of evidence-based
adult mental health practices in Maine. It also defines key
terms. (HTML) (Microsoft
Word*or Adobe
PDF*) (free
viewer)
Achieving the Promise: Transforming Mental Health
Care In America
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.gov 
- Final report (2003) from the President's New Freedom
Commission on Mental Health
Turning Knowledge into Practice (Developed by the Technical Assistance Collaborative)
http://www.tacinc.org/Pubs/TKIP.htm
- A downloadable manual for consumers, families, providers, and administrators about understanding and implementing Evidence-Based Practices.
Therapy Advisor: Promoting
Scientifically-Based Psychotherapy
http://www.therapyadvisor.org/Default.aspx
- Information
for consumers and providers on effective psychosocial treatments.
(Search engine included.) Covers adult, child, geriatric, chemical
dependency and health behavior therapies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Mental Health Information Center
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/communitysupport/toolkits/community/
- Evidence Based Practices: Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery. Downloadable files of portions of 5 EBP Implementation Resource Kits.
SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA's Guide to Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) on the Web
http://www.samhsa.gov/ebpwebguide/index.asp
- This guide provides a list of Web sites with information
about specific EBPs or reviews of research findings. It could
be helpful to stakeholders seeking to promote awareness of
current research and to increase the implementation and availability
of evidence-based practices (EBPs).
National Association of State Mental Health Directors Research Institute
(NRI)
www.nri-inc.org
- The NRI is a non-profit corporation devoted to issues of the public
mental health system. The mission of the NRI is to promote quality
and accountability of mental health services by generating and facilitating
the use of relevant research, data, and information that meets the
collective and individual needs of state mental health agencies.
Evidence-Based Practices Website (Developed by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute)
http://www.nri-inc.org/CMHQA.cfm
- What different States are doing regarding EBPs
- Children's EBPs
- Fidelity assessment
- Infrastructure support for EBPs
National Implementation Research Network (At Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute)
http://nirn.fmhi.usf.edu/resources/publications/Monograph/index.cfm
- Fixsen, D.L., Naoom, S.F., Blase, K.A., Friedman, R.M, Wallace, F. (2005).
Implementation Research: A Synthesis of the Literature (Publication #231)
Evaluation Technical Assistance Center (At the Human Services Research Institute)
http://tecathsri.org/knowledge.asp
- Toolkits on outcome measurement, fidelity assessment, development of program manuals, performance indicators, quality, etc.
- "Metabase" - database of literature reviews of specific practices
- Information on evidence grading systems
- How to develop new evidence-based practices
The Annapolis Coalition: Behavioral Health Workforce Development
http://www.annapoliscoalition.org/pages/
- Comprehensive report and action plan for behavioral health
workforce development
- Executive summary and quick reference guide also available
