Neurobiology Archives

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) improves symptoms of anxiety and depression, blood pressure, and heart rate variability in patients with hypertension: A randomized controlled trial (Psychology, Health and Medicine)

This study investigated the impact of an EMDR intervention for patients with hypertension on improving symptoms of anxiety and depression, blood pressure, and heart rate variability (HRV).

Chapter eighteen – The neuroscientific basis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): From brain to treatment (Elsevier B.V., 2025)

This chapter explores the pathophysiology of PTSD, focusing on its underlying mechanisms, associated risk factors, and high-risk populations. EMDR therapy, among other interventions, is reviewed for its effectiveness in symptom management.

Neuroimaging in post-traumatic stress disorder: A narrative review (Archives of Medical Science)

The aim of this review is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the epidemiology, symptoms, and ramifications of PTSD, supplemented by insights gleaned from neuroimaging investigations.

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.

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.

The effect of eye movement desensitization on neurocognitive functioning compared to retrieval-only in PTSD patients: A randomized controlled trial (BMC Psychiatry)

This study examined whether Eye Movement Desensitization (EMD) improves neurocognitive functioning in PTSD patients, in comparison with a retrieval-only control condition without EMs.

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.

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.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing treatment: New psychotherapeutic perspectives in the context of metabolic diseases (Journal of Innate Metabolism)

This article aims to outline the potential of EMDR application to treat PTSD in the context of metabolic disorders.

Targeted memory reactivation to augment treatment in post-traumatic stress disorder (Current Biology)

This study applied targeted memory reactivation (TMR) to patients during sleep after receiving EMDR therapy session.

Polyvagal-Informed EMDR Therapy

Podcast episode with EMDR Certified Therapist, Consultant and Trainer Rebecca Kase discussing polyvagal-informed EMDR therapy.

Distinct saliva DNA methylation profiles in relation to treatment outcome in youth with posttraumatic stress disorder (Translational Psychiatry)

This study investigated the link between epigenetic mechanisms like the DNA methylation genes and previously associated biological mechanisms with treatment outcome.

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