Introduction to the 60-item version of the Multidimensional Inventory of dissociation (MID-60) (DissociationResearcher)

Video on What is the MID-60? What aspects of dissociation does it measure? What is the difference between the MID-60 and the DES?

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The effectiveness of psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Psychological Medicine)

Systematic review/meta-analysis on studies on effectiveness of psychological interventions for PTSD in children, adolescents & young adults.

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Trauma-focused treatment outcome for complex PTSD patients: Results of an intensive treatment programme (European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2020)

Patients diagnosed with PTSD received an 8-day treatment combining prolonged exposure, EMDR therapy, psycho-education, and physical activity.

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Investigating properties of imagery-induced flash-forwards and the effect of eye movements on the experience of desire and craving in gamers (Addictive Behaviors)

Flash-forwards describe the mental simulation of anticipated future events which might also be relevant in the context of gaming disorder.

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Economic evaluations and cost analyses in posttraumatic stress disorder: a systematic review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

First systematic review on the economic aspects of PTSD: costs-of-illness studies and economic evaluations of therapeutic treatment.

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Taking care of our future doctors: A service evaluation of a medical student mental health service (BMC Medical Education)

Efficiency and effectiveness of mental health services for medical students experiencing high levels of mental distress and suicidality.

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Impact of dissociation on the effectiveness of psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: meta-analysis (BJPsych Open)

This meta-analysis examined the influence of dissociative symptoms on psychotherapy outcome in PTSD.

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The effects of individual psychotherapy in BDNF levels of patients with mental disorders: A systematic review (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

“A systematic review evaluating the effects of individual psychotherapy in BDNF levels in patients with mental disorders.”

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The potential role of EMDR on trauma in affective disorders: A narrative review (Journal of Affective Disorders)

Few available evidence suggests EMDR as a useful therapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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The EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress with Female Survivors of Child Marriage, Trafficking, and Exploitation in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Liberty University, 2020)

Pilot project on the effectiveness of EMDR integrative group treatment protocol adapted for survivors of early marriage & sexual exploitation.

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Cost-effectiveness of psychological treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults (PLOS ONE)

This guideline was developed by an independent multi-disciplinary group of clinical academics, health professionals and service user and care representatives with expertise and experience in the field of PTSD. The guideline informed the updating of national guidance for the management of PTSD in England, published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). A number of interventions appear to be cost-effective for the management of PTSD in adults. EMDR appears to be the most cost-effective amongst them.

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Treating implicit trauma: A quasi-experimental study comparing the EMDR therapy standard protocol with a ‘Blind 2 Therapist’ version within a trauma capacity building project in Northern Iraq (Journal of International Humanitarian Action)

This paper explores the effectiveness of two variations of EMDR Therapy: standard protocol vs. ‘Blind 2 Therapist’ protocol in Northern Iraq.

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