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EMDR for Syrian refugees with posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This pilot RCT indicated that EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees located in a camp.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy in the treatment of depression: A matched pairs study in an inpatient setting (Brain and Behavior)

In this study, we recruited a group of 16 patients with depressive episodes in an inpatient setting to be treated with EMDR therapy.

Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) on depression in patients with myocardial infarction (Global Journal Health Science)

This study was conducted to identify efficacy of EMDR on depression of patients with myocardial infarction.

EMDR therapy for PTSD after motor vehicle accidents: Meta-analytic evidence for specific treatment (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)

This article presents the results of a meta-analysis of fMRI studies on PTSD after motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and discusses findings relevant to EMDR’s effectiveness.

REM desensitization as a new therapeutic method for post-traumatic stress disorder: A randomized controlled trial (Acta Medica Indonesiana)

Study aimed to evaluate rapid eye movement (REM) desensitization as a new therapeutic approach in PTSD in comparison with EMDR.

Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCEs) Scale (Center for Care Innovations)

One-page scale to measure Benevolent Childhood Experiences, the counterpart to Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as “did you like school?”

EMDR treatment for PTSD and intellectual disability: A case study (Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disability)

Adapted EMDR intervention for chronic PTSD in individual with Intellectual Disability, blindness & Mucopolysaccharidosis Hunters Syndrome.

Prolonged exposure vs eye movement desensitization and reprocessing vs waiting list for posttraumatic stress disorder in patients with a psychotic disorder: A randomized clinical trial (Journal of American Medical Association Psychiatry)

Efficacy and safety of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy and EMDR therapy in patients with psychotic disorders and comorbid PTSD.

Desensitization of triggers and urge reprocessing for pathological gambling: A case series (Journal of Gambling Studies)

This case series introduces the desensitization of triggers and urge reprocessing (DeTUR) of EMDR as treatment for pathological gambling.

mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG): Clinical management of mental, neurological and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies (World Health Organization and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)

WHO and UNHCR guidelines for mental, neurological and substance use conditions for non-specialist health-care providers. EMDR therapy is recommended for PTSD “if trained and supervised therapists are available.”

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) re-examined as cognitive and emotional neuroentrainment (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) re-examined as cognitive and emotional neuroentrainment In this opinion article, Olivier A. Coubard suggests that because EMDR can…

Modifying EMDR to help children resolve trauma and develop loving relationships (Routledge, 2015)

Trauma-Attachment Tangle offers inspiring clinical stories of children who have complex trauma and attachment issues from early experiences.

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