Treating mild traumatic brain injury with EMDR

The survivors of mild traumatic brain injury would be benefitted by an effective mode of psychotherapy such as EMDR.

Resource Abstract

“Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (m-TBI) has become one of the major public health problems. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 1.7 million Americans sustain TBI each year. The leading causes of m-TBI are falls, motor vehicle crashes, and sports injuries. The survivors with m-TBI often experience headaches, cervical pain, fatigue, anxiety, stress related physical symptoms and sometimes depression. Researches indicate that m-TBI can cause long lasting negative impact on mental and physical health. The survivors of m-TBI would be benefitted by an effective mode of psychotherapy such as Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a research proven   psychotherapeutic intervention that is effective in treating stress, anxiety, depression and psychogenic pain. The emotional, behavioral, and physical impairments associated with m-TBI can be successfully treated with EMDR. Therapeutic efficacy of EMDR is discussed with the clinical treatment of a sample of 3 individuals diagnosed with m-TBI. The interview-based assessments and self-evaluation psychometric scales indicate that EMDR is effective in treating survivors with m-TBI.”

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Jayatunge, R. M. (2013, December 18). Treating mild traumatic brain injury with EMDR. Lankaweb. http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2013/12/18/treating-mild-traumatic-brain-injury-with-emdr/