The neurophysiology behind trauma-focused therapy modalities used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder across the life course: A systematic review (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)
This review presents the current state of understanding of trauma-informed modalities in light of current research in neuroscience, analyzing which brain structures and processes are impacted by these modalities and includes EMDR therapy.
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Effectiveness of EMDR for decreasing symptoms of over-arousal: A meta-analysis (Journal of Counseling & Development)
Comparing effectiveness of EMDR in the treatment of over-arousal, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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How effective is group intervention in the treatment for unaccompanied and accompanied refugee minors with mental health difficulties: A systematic review (International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
Systematic review carried out for patient outcomes where group therapy was used as treatment in unaccompanied refugee minors.
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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.
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Early psychological interventions for prevention and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic stress symptoms in post-partum women: A systematic review and meta-analysis (PLOS One)
Investigating the effectiveness of early psychological interventions in reducing or preventing PTSD within twelve weeks of a traumatic birth.
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Psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to a natural disaster: A scoping review (Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review)
This article evaluates the current research regarding psychological interventions for children experiencing PTSD after exposure to natural disasters, a single incident trauma.
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A review of trauma specific treatments (TSTs) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Clinical Social Work Journal)
A systematic review was conducted to fill the gap in clinical decision-making for effective interventions according to population and types of trauma, both conventional and non-conventional treatments.
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Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for anxiety and depressive disorders in children and adolescents: A review of the available literature (Journal of Neuropsychiatry)
Narrative review on available evidence on the efficacy of EMDR in anxiety disorders and depressive disorders in children and adolescents.
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia: Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (BJPsych)
Participants were randomised to 10 different psychotherapies–including EMDR and CBT–for panic disorder associated with agoraphobia.
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The effectiveness of dual-task interventions for modulating emotional memories in the laboratory: A meta-analysis (Acta Psychologica)
This meta-analysis assessed the effects of dual-task interventions on negative and positive memories.
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Comparative efficacy and acceptability of psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (BMJ Mental Health)
A comparison and rank of the different types and formats of psychotherapies for PTSD in children and adolescents.
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EMDR as treatment option for conditions other than PTSD: A systematic review (Frontiers in Psychology)
Systematic review of literature on EMDR for conditions other than PTSD. Positive effect found for addictions, mood disorders, anxiety, etc.
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