A systematic review of psychosocial interventions for adult refugees and asylum seekers (Journal of Mental Health)
Summary of current literature on psychosocial interventions for refugee populations experiencing PTSD, depressive or anxiety symptoms.
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The efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for posttraumatic stress disorder and depression among Syrian refugees: Results of a randomized controlled trial (Psychological Medicine)
EMDR may be effective in reducing PTSD and depression symptoms among Syrian refugees with PTSD located in a refugee camp.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy v. stabilisation as usual for refugees: Randomised controlled trial (The British Journal of Psychiatry)
A study to determine the safety and efficacy of EMDR vs. stabilisation as usual in an adult refugee population with PTSD, an RCT.
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Humanitarian Programs and Interventions in Turkey (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Underlining the importance of basic elements of natural and man-made disasters in terms of organization, financing, training, & intervention.
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EMDR for Syrian refugees with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: Results of a pilot randomized controlled trial (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
First randomized controlled trial (RCT) on treating PTSD symptoms and depression in a refugee camp population.
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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.
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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.”
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Humanitarian Work Using EMDR in Palestine and the Arab World (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Development of training in Arabic and provision of EMDR in areas of ongoing conflict including Palestine, Libya, Syria, and Iraq is described.
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EMDR With Traumatized Refugees: From Experience-Based to Evidence-Based Practice (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Although EMDR is practiced with resettled refugees, only five small studies have been conducted on EMDR with this population.
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Operational guidance, mental health & psychosocial support programming for refugee operations (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
International guidance for mental health and psychosocial support for refugee populations and settings.
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EMDR versus stabilisatie bij getraumatiseerde asielzoekers en vluchtelingen: resultaten van een voorstudie (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Pilotstudie waarin EMDR en stabilisatie worden vergeleken met getraumatiseerde vluchtelingen en asielzoekers, met 20 deelnemers.
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EMDR versus stabilisation in traumatized asylum seekers and refugees: Results of a pilot study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
Pilot study comparing EMDR and stabilisation with traumatized refugees and asylum seekers, with 20 participants.
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