Article Archives

A superior colliculus-originating circuit prevents cocaine reinstatement via VR-based eye movement desensitization treatment (National Science Review)

In this study, we developed a VR-based eye movement desensitization extinction training program tailored for mice to monitor neural circuitry and cocaine reinstatement cues.

Psychotherapeutic interventions used in psychological treatment studies with Syrian refugees: A systematic review (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)

This systematic review examines psychotherapeutic interventions employed in psychological treatment studies with Syrian refugees, including EMDR therapy.

Individual psychological interventions and therapies for posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic stress symptoms in young children: A systematic review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This study provides an update on effective psychological interventions available for the treatment of PTSD and posttraumatic symptoms in young children (under the age of 6).

Neurobiology, psychotherapeutic interventions, and emerging therapies in addition: A systematic review (Journal of Addictive Diseases)

This systematic review explores the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and examines the efficacy of psychotherapies, such as CBT, EMDR, MBRP, and emerging therapies in treating SUDs.

Disaster psychiatry: An urgent field in psychiatry posing a pertinent question (Psychiatriki)

This editorial summarizes an increasing need for disaster response, prevention, and preparedness to mitigate mental health impact of disasters. EMDR is cited as an effective therapeutic intervention for disasters.

Cancer and stress: Understanding the connections and interventions (American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine)

This narrative review describes the effect of stress/distress on cancer development and progression.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Efficacy in improving clinical, neuropsychological, and quality of life in women victims of violence (Women’s Health Reports)

This study examined the effectiveness of EMDR therapy compared with narrative exposure therapy (NET) as treatments for women who have experienced violence.

Psychological interventions for pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (JAMA Psychiatry)

This article aims to synthesize all available evidence on psychological interventions for pediatric PTSD in a comprehensive systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Parent-child EMDR therapy for children aged 0-4 years: Protocol, pilot-data, and case study (European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation)

This article describes the Parent-Child EMDR protocol for children (0–4 years) and provides a summary of a pilot study with 18 children aged 0–4 years, illustrated with a case study.