Have you experienced relief from anxiety
and depression after receiving acupuncture treatment?

Submitting a comment to the Oregon Health Authority based on your personal experience can expand access to this type of care.

We need you to describe the need for acupuncture services for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD based on your own personal experience.

How you can help:

Submit a written public comment through the Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC) online form

• Direct link to the comment form – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HERC-Comments
• Sample template below ⬇️

Submit a verbal comment at the next HERC meeting via Zoom

• Register for the zoom meeting here – https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/DSI-HERC/Pages/Meetings-HERC.aspx
• Verbal comment instructions – https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HPA/DSI-HERC/Pages/Public-Comments.aspx

See below for a sample template you can use itten public comment through the Health Evidence Review Commission (HERC) online form

Submissions are due by noon on May 12, 2026.

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Sample Public Comment Letter (HERC)

Dear Members of the Health Evidence Review Commission,

My name is [Name], and I live in [City].

I received acupuncture for [anxiety / depression / PTSD].

Before acupuncture, I experienced:
[1–2 words or a short sentence — e.g., constant anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, trouble sleeping]

After acupuncture, I noticed:
[1–2 changes — e.g., calmer, better sleep, less anxiety, more stable mood]

This care [helped me feel / allowed me to]:

[optional — e.g., function better, feel like myself again, reduce medications, etc.]

I believe acupuncture should be more accessible for people dealing with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

Thank you for considering my experience.

[Name]