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Empowered by Evidence
Uniting Research, Experience, and Innovation for Effective Mental Health Solutions
Welcome to the MindStrong Bibliography page—a curated collection of the research and evidence-based practices that shape and strengthen our platform.
At MindStrong, we thoughtfully integrate established therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and humanistic psychology with contemporary, research-supported practices like mindfulness, meditation, and movement. Our mission is to translate these powerful, clinically grounded methods into clear, engaging lessons and modules that are accessible, practical, and meaningful for individuals of all ages.
This work is informed not only by years of scientific research, but also by years of personal study, self-development, and extensive experience as a nurse in the behavioral health field. Through my direct work supporting adolescents and young adults, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges they face and the tools that truly make a difference. That lived clinical experience shapes every aspect of MindStrong—ensuring that the content is both evidence-based and deeply relatable.
I invite you to explore the studies, frameworks, and resources featured here—each one reinforcing my commitment to empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate their mental health journeys.
Scholarly Articles
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Chand, S. P., Kuckel, D. P., & Huecker, M. R. (2023, May 23). Cognitive behavior therapy
(CBT). National Library of Medicine; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470241/
Hofmann, S. G., Asnaani, A., Vonk, I. J., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A. (2012). The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta-analyses. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 36(5), 427-440.
Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. (2022). Cognitive behavioral therapy.
National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279297/
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Flynn, D., Kells, M., & Joyce, M. (2021). Dialectical behaviour therapy: Implementation of an
evidence-based intervention for borderline personality disorder in public health systems. Current Opinion in Psychology, 37(1), 152–157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.01.002
Syversen, A. M., Schønning, V., Fjellheim, G. S., Elgen, I., & Wergeland, G. J. (2024). Evaluation of dialectical behavior therapy for adolescents in routine clinical practice: a pre-post study. BMC psychiatry, 24(1), 447. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05876-z
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
Humanistic Therapy
Hutchinson, J. (2022). Existential-humanistic psychology | EBSCO. EBSCO Information
Services, Inc. | Www.ebsco.com. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/psychology/existential-humanistic-psychology
National Library of Medicine. (1999). Brief Humanistic and Existential Therapies. Nih.gov;
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64939/
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Buys, M. E. (2025). Exploring the evidence for Internal Family Systems therapy: a scoping review of current research, gaps, and future directions. Clinical Psychologist, 29(3), 241–260. https://doi.org/10.1080/13284207.2025.2533127
Brenner, E. G., Schwartz, R. C., & Becker, C. (2023). Development of the internal family systems model: Honoring contributions from family systems therapies. Family process, 62(4), 1290–1306. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12943
Hill, Sylvia (2023) "Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: Non-pathologizing healing for inner peace," Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy: Vol. 41: No. 1, Article 3. Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/irp/vol41/iss1/3
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Hofmann, S. G., & Gómez, A. F. (2017). Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Anxiety and Depression. The Psychiatric clinics of North America, 40(4), 739–749. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.008
Khoury, B., Lecomte, T., Fortin, G., Massott, M., Therien, P., & Bouchard, V. (2015). Mindfulness-Based Therapy: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis. Clinical Psychology
Tickell, A., Ball, S., Bernard, P., Kuyken, W., Marx, R., Pack, S., Strauss, C., Sweeney, T., & Crane, C. (2020). The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in Real-World Healthcare Services. Mindfulness, 11(2), 279–290. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-018-1087-9
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Gloster, A. T., Walder, N., Levin, M. E., Twohig, M. P., & Karekla, M. (2020). The empirical status of acceptance and commitment therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, 18(18), 181–192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcbs.2020.09.009
P, A. S., & S, G. (2025). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Review. Cureus, 17(1), e77705. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.77705
Yu, X., Zhao, B., Yin, T., Qu, H., Zhang, J., Cheng, X., & Chen, X. (2025). Effect of acceptance and commitment therapy for adolescent depression: a meta-analysis. Frontiers in psychiatry, 16, 1506822. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1506822
