Patient and therapist perspectives on treatment for adults with PTSD from childhood trauma (Journal of Clinical Medicine)
Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes within the data from an RCT comparing imagery rescripting and EMDR therapy. Patients and therapists commented about the process of therapy.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: The state of the art of efficacy in children and adolescent with post-traumatic stress disorder (Journal of Affective Disorders)
The aim of this work is to systematically review all RCTs evaluating the effect of EMDR therapy on PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents and assess if anxiety or depressive symptoms improved.
Patient and therapist perspectives on treatment for adults with PTSD from childhood trauma (Journal of Clinical Medicine)
This study aimed to explore patients’ and therapists’ experiences with trauma-focused treatments in patients with PTSD from childhood trauma (Ch-PTSD), comparing imagery rescripting and EMDR therapy.
Is EMDR effective in treatment of PTSD? (Evidence-Based Practice)
A 2018 meta-analysis of 14 RCTs compared the efficacy of CBT versus EMDR in relieving posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In the News: February 10, 2021
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
The role of the thalamus in post-traumatic stress disorder (International Journal of Molecular Sciences)
Mini literature review on the potential contribution of the thalamus to the pathogenesis of PTSD & the validation of therapeutic approaches.
The efficacy of EMDR versus TF-CBT for the treatment of PTSD (California Southern University, 2021)
This study compared the efficacy of EMDR versus TF-CBT in relieving PTSD symptoms in the general population.
The need for trauma therapy for victims of man-made trauma compared to those of natural disaster, a survey of health professionals (Psychiatria Danubina)
The purpose of this study is to analyze and understand the needs of Syrian refugees, who have being experiencing man made trauma since 2011.
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.
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.
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.
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.
