Prevention and treatment of PTSD: The current evidence base (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This editorial introduces a special issue that brings together a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses which underpinned the development of the 2018 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Guidelines for PTSD.
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Longitudinal multisite randomized controlled trial on the provision of the acute stress syndrome stabilization remote for groups to general population in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic (Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal)
This RCT looks at efficacy/safety of the Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization Remote for Groups in reducing stress during COVID-19.
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Management of post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans and military service members: A review of pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic interventions since 2016(Current Psychiatry Reports)
This article updates the reader about advances in research in PTSD treatment from 2016-2021 for veterans and military service members as well as the evolving recommendations of clinical practice guidelines.
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Trauma-focused psychotherapy response in youth with posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with changes in insula volume (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
Study on the relationship between treatment response and alternations in brain structures associated with PTSD in children and adolescents.
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Treatment of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for post-traumatic stress disorder in Iran: A systematic review study (Rooyesh)
This study aimed to review the studies focusing on EMDR for PTSD in Persian and English.
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Overcoming PTSD through EMDR treatment: Featuring special guest Kevin! (You, Me, and Your Mom Podcast)
An interview with a personal experience of PTSD and EMDR treatment.
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Cognitive therapy and EMDR for reducing psychopathology in bereaved people after the MH17 plane crash: Findings from a randomized controlled trial (Traumatology)
Effects of cognitive therapy & EMDR on persistent complex bereavement disorder, depression & PTSD on bereaved people following plane crash.
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Cognitive Function Assessment of a Patient With PTSD Before and After EMDR Treatment (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
Case study investigates whether successful psychotherapy for PTSD symptoms will also ameliorate cognitive deficits.
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The Current Status of EMDR Therapy, Specific Target Areas, and Goals for the Future (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)
There are differences as to how various international treatment guidelines judge the strength of the EMDR evidence base.
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EMDR Therapy Helps Military Families
The Department of Veterans Affairs rates EMDR Therapy as strong for the psychotherapeutic treatment of PTSD. Active-duty military personnel, veterans, spouses and their children can use EMDR therapists to help them cope with PTSD and regain resilience.
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Exposure-related cortisol predicts outcome of psychotherapy in veterans with treatment-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder (Journal of Psychiatric Research)
This study investigated cortisol levels in veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD over the course of 3MDR exposure therapy and aimed to determine whether cortisol levels were related to changes in PTSD symptom severity.
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Perceived treatment processes and effects of interactive motion-assisted exposure therapy for veterans with treament-resistant posttraumatic stress disorder: A mixed methods study (European Journal of Psychotraumatology)
This study looks at the perspectives of veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD on 3MDR treatment processes and explores the relation of their experiences to PTSD symptom improvement.
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