Effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing post-traumatic stress among post-myocardial infarction patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis (European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing)
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of psychological interventions including EMDR therapy on PTSD, anxiety, and depression in post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients.
Read More
In the News: January 31, 2025
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
Read More
EMDR interventions in refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review and meta-analysis (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)
This review analyses the efficacy of EMDR in reducing PTSD in refugees or asylum seekers using randomized controlled studies (RCTs).
Read More
Navigating Political Changes and Complex Situations in EMDR Therapy
EMDRIA members Liliana Baylon and Viviana Urdaneta Melo use perception and perspective as a lens to navigate political and cultural changes.
Read More
Preliminary efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for children aged 1.5-8 years with PTSD: A multiple baseline experimental design (N=19) (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the efficacy of EMDR therapy for improving PTSD symptoms, behavioral and emotional problems in young children aged 1.5–8 years, and parenting stress in their parents.
Read More
Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study assessed the results of a six-day intensive outpatient trauma-focused treatment programme for young individuals (12-25 years) with PTSD, utilizing EMDR therapy, prolonged exposure, social supports, and physical activity.
Read More
Optimization of video stimuli parameters in EMDR therapy using artificial neural networks for enhanced treatment efficacy (Applied Sciences)
This study addresses the gap between the proven efficacy of EMDR in alleviating symptoms of depression and stress, but a remaining need for optimized parameters for video stimuli such as speed, distance, and size.
Read More
Breaking the Cycle: The Link Between ADHD and Depression and How EMDR Can Enhance Workplace Performance
Joel Kouame discusses impacts of ADHD and depression and how EMDR therapy can enhance workplace performance.
Read More
Post-traumatic stress disorder: Evolving conceptualization and evidence, and future research directions (World Psychiatry)
This paper reviews the evolving concepts of PTSD, complex PTSD, treatment strategies including EMDR therapy, and interventions across time-limited settings and cultural contexts.
Read More
A randomised controlled trial of eye movement desensitization and re-processing (EMDR) in forensic services and in prison (Medicine, Science and the Law)
This article in Medicine, Science and the Law journal has no abstract.
Read More
Healing the Mind: Exploring EMDR Therapy for Young Adults
This episode focuses on how EMDR therapy can help young adults navigate the complexities of mental health, such as anxiety and depression.
Read More
Criticality is associated with future psychotherapy response in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder – A pilot study (Chronic Stress)
This study assessed whether brain criticality (a factor in optimizing information processing) is related to future response to treatment including EMDR therapy, hypothesizing that treatment responders’ brains function closer to criticality.
Read More