First Responders/Healthcare Workers Archives

Promoting mental health in healthcare workers in hospitals through psychological group support with EMDR during COVID-19: An observational study (Frontiers in Psychology)

This study looks at EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol (EMDR-IGTP) for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for the treatment and early intervention of trauma among first responders: A systematic review (Journal of Traumatic Stress)

Systematic review of studies that have used EMDR among first responders, evaluate its effectiveness in reducing trauma-related symptoms, and identify if EMDR was used as an early intervention for this first responders.

The effectiveness of psychological support interventions for those exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks: A systematic review (BMC Psychiatry)

This systematic review examined the types and effectiveness of psychological interventions for the general population and healthcare workers exposed to mass infectious disease outbreaks.

Brief trauma therapy for occupational trauma-related PTSD/CPTSD in UK police (Occupational Medicine)

Observational cohort study providing brief trauma-focused therapy for PTSD (CBT/EMDR) to UK police officers.

Flash Technique in a Scalable Low-Intensity Group Intervention for COVID-19-Related Stress in Healthcare Providers (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Flash technique (FT): a low-intensity individual or group intervention that may rapidly lessen the distress of disturbing/traumatic memories.

The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing technique on COVID-19 induced anxiety, depression, sleep quality among emergency nurses (Annals of the Romanian Society for Cell Biology)

Study showed the importance of the EMDR technique for medical staff for decreasing COVID-19 induced anxiety & depression and improved sleep.

The need for trauma therapy for victims of man-made trauma compared to those of natural disaster, a survey of health professionals (Psychiatria Danubina)

The purpose of this study is to analyze and understand the needs of Syrian refugees, who have being experiencing man made trauma since 2011.

Multisite randomized controlled trial on the provision of the EMDR integrative group treatment protocol for ongoing traumatic stress remote to healthcare professionals working in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic (Psychology and Behavioral Science)

This RCT shows efficacy and safety of remote, group EMDR in reducing stress and anxiety for healthcare professionals during COVID-19.

Managing COVID-19 related psychological distress in health workers: Field experience in northern Italy (Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences)

This letter to the editor discusses COVID-19 related stress for healthcare workers in northern Italy and the need for psychological support.

EMDR in telemental health counseling for healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients: A pilot study (Issues in Mental Health Nursing)

This article shows how group telehealth EMDR is feasible and effective in the treatment of healthcare professionals during COVID-19.

Delivery of EMDR in a Metropolitan Police Department: A Pilot Program

This innovative pilot program leverages neurological findings to offer a treatment specifically designed for police.

EMDR Therapy Helps Firefighters

EMDR therapists can help firefighters regain resilience after facing stressors like extreme heat, high-risk decisions, and witnessing tragedy.

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