Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of psychosis: A systematic review (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

This article explores the evidence for EMDR as a treatment for psychosis.

A multicenter phase II RCT to compare the effectiveness of EMDR versus TAU in patients with a first-episode psychosis and psychological trauma: A protocol design (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

Efficacy of EMDR therapy in reducing trauma and clinical symptoms in patients with first episode psychosis and a history of trauma.

Psychosis: An Emerging Field for EMDR Research and Therapy (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

It has only been in this last decade that trauma-focused treatments (TFT) have been studied in patients with psychotic disorders.

Reducing the Emotionality of Auditory Hallucination Memories in Patients Suffering From Auditory Hallucinations (Frontiers in Psychiatry)

EMDR is potentially beneficial for psychotic patients suffering from disturbing emotional auditory memories of auditory hallucinations.

Health-economic benefits of treating trauma in psychosis (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)

Adding PTSD treatment to care as usual for individuals with psychosis and PTSD seem to yield better health and less PTSD at lower costs.

Some Considerations about EMDR and Psychosis (Clinical Neuropsychiatry)

The aim of this paper is to outline some considerations about the efficacy and applicability of EMDR approach on psychotic patients.

Do trauma-focussed psychological interventions have an effect on psychotic symptoms? A systematic review and meta-analysis (Schizophrenia Research)

Trauma-focussed treatments effective in treating PTSD may therefore represent a new direction in the psychological treatment of psychosis.

EMDR beyond PTSD: A systematic literature review (Frontiers in Psychology)

EMDR treatment of comorbid traumatic events in psychosis, bipolar, depression, anxiety , substance use disorders, and chronic back pain.

Psychological Interventions for Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms in Psychosis: A Systematic Review of Outcomes (Frontiers in Psychology)

The systematic review examines literature on the use of psychological treatments targeting PTS symptoms in those with a psychotic disorder.

Prolonged exposure and EMDR for PTSD v. a PTSD waiting list condition: Effects on symptoms of psychosis, depression and social functioning in patients with chronic psychotic disorders (Psychological Medicine)

In patients with chronic psychotic disorders prolonged exposure (PE) and EMDR not only reduced PTSD symptoms, but also paranoid thoughts.

Un rôle possible pour l’EMDR : le traitement des traumas chez les patients psychotiques. Quatre vignettes cliniques (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Beaucoup de patients souffrant de psychose fonctionnelle ont connu un passé traumatique et présentent des symptômes d’ESPT (état de stress…

Prolonged exposure vs eye movement desensitization and reprocessing vs waiting list for posttraumatic stress disorder in patients with a psychotic disorder: A randomized clinical trial (Journal of American Medical Association Psychiatry)

Efficacy and safety of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy and EMDR therapy in patients with psychotic disorders and comorbid PTSD.