PTSD Archives

The efficacy and acceptability of psychological interventions for adult PTSD: A network and pairwise meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology)

A systematic literature search to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) examining the efficacy of psychological interventions (i.e., TF-CBT, EMDR, other trauma-focused interventions, and non-trauma-focused interventions) for PTSD.

Protocol for a randomized controlled trial in Cambodian individuals with PTSD: Trauma-informed treatment algorithms for advancing novel outcomes (project TITAN) (Contemporary Clinical Trials)

Cambodian participants with PTSD receive Stabilization Techniques or Behavioral Activation plus Stabilization Techniques, and later EMDR.

A systematic review of literature examining mediators and mechanisms of change in empirically supported treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (Clinical Psychology Review)

This systematic review summarized studies published before October 2022 that examined mediators/mechanisms of change in empirically supported treatments (ESTs) for PTSD.

EMDR Therapy and First Responders

EMDR therapy helps first responders with their post-traumatic stress injury. Help first responders protect the safety & welfare of citizens.

Eye movement desensitization reprocessing as a treatment for PTSD in conflict-affected areas (Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy)

Research supporting EMDR use for the treatment of PTS, depression, and anxiety symptoms in refugees & low socioeconomic status individuals.

EMDR Therapy, Complex Trauma and PTSD

Professor Paul W. Miller, M.D. discusses how complex trauma can impact someone, whether PTSD is always a given, and how EMDR can improve their lives – even patients with Schizophrenia.

Social workers’ perspectives of the effectiveness of EMDR in telehealth for PTSD patient (Kutztown University, 2023)

This dissertation addresses how social work clinicians viewed EMDR therapy when delivered to patients through telehealth.

Psychological interventions for cancer-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Narrative review (BJPysch Bulletin)

This narrative review examines interventions for cancer-related PTSD including EMDR therapy.

VA/DoD clinical practice guideline for management of posttraumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder (Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense)

Guideline for the management of PTSD published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense. Recommendations include EMDR therapy as treatment in various contexts throughout the guidance.