A randomized controlled trial to pilot the efficacy of a computer-based intervention with elements of virtual reality and limited therapist assistance for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (Frontiers in Digital Health)
RCT exploring the efficacy of 3MR, computer-based intervention with elements of virtual reality, EMDR, and limited therapist assistance.
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A systematic review of controlled trials for PTSD in maltreated children and adolescents (Child Maltreatment)
This review focuses on the “evidence-base for psychological treatments for PTSD, specifically for maltreated young people.”
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Self-administered EMDR therapy: Potential solution for expanding the availability of psychotherapy for PTSD or unregulated recipe for disaster? (BJPsych Open)
Self-administered psychological therapies are efficacious for many mental illnesses, including PTSD, and increase access to treatment.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder in individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning: A review of treatment studies (Research in Developmental Disabilities)
Individuals with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning are at high risk for PTSD & substance use disorders.
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A systematic review of treatment interventions for individuals with intellectual disability and trauma symptoms: A review of the recent literature (Trauma, Violence, and Abuse)
A systematic review to compare effectiveness of EMDR therapy and CBT for PTSD with people with intellectual disabilities (ID).
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An EMDR group therapy for traumatized former child slaves in India: A pilot randomized controlled trial (The International Journal of Indian Psycholog7)
Trial to determine if brief EMDR group therapy can reduce symptoms of PTSD and dysfunctional trauma-related cognitions in former child slaves.
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Imagery rescripting and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing as treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder from childhood trauma: Randomised clinical trial (The British Journal of Psychiatry)
Imagery rescripting and EMDR treatments were found to be effective in treating PTSD symptoms arising from childhood trauma.
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PTSD treatment in times of COVID-19: A systematic review of the effects of online EMDR (Psychiatry Research)
This systematic review investigates online EMDR as an emerging treatment for patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Effective Treatments for PTSD: Practice Guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, Third Edition (Guilford Press)
Book describes PTSD assessment and intervention practices that are efficacious and provides practical, real-world implementation guidance.
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Psychological and pharmacological interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid mental health problems following complex traumatic events: Systematic review and component network meta-analysis (PLOS Medicine)
This study provides a broad evidence base as a foundation to inform treatment guidelines and future research on complex trauma.
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A randomized controlled trial comparing the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and integrated EMDR-dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) in the treatment of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and comorbid (sub)clinical borderline personality disorder: Study design (BioMed Central Psychiatry)
Clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of integrated EMDR-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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Changes in posttraumatic cognitions mediate the effects of trauma-focused therapy on paranoia (Schizophrenia Bulletin Open)
Evidence suggests that in individuals with psychosis, paranoia is reduced after trauma-focused therapy aimed at comorbid PTSD.
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