PTSD Archives

Hippocampal gray matter increases following multimodal psychological treatment for combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (Brain and Behavior)

Pilot study on hippocampal gray matter was conducted assessing patients with combat-related PTSD with structural MRI.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in a forensic patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from homicide. A case study (The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology)

PTSD resulting from perpetration is highly prevalent in forensic populations and has been associated with future risk of criminal recidivism.

Protocole EMDR pour le traitement d’incidents critiques récents : un essai contrôlé randomisé dans un contexte de catastrophe technologique (Journal of EMDR Practice and Research)

Cette recherche visait à évaluer l’efficacité du protocole de désensibilisation et de retraitement par les mouvements oculaires pour les…

Treating complicated grief and posttraumatic stress in homicidally bereaved individuals: A randomized controlled trial (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy)

This RCT examined the effectiveness of CBT and EMDR for homicidally bereaved individuals experiencing complicated grief and PTSD.

Long-term efficacy of psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Clinical Psychology Review)

Meta-analysis evaluating enduring effects of psychotherapy for PTSD in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with long-term follow-ups (LTFUs).

Turning wounds into wisdom: Posttraumatic growth over the course of two types of trauma-focused psychotherapy in patients with PTSD (Journal of Affective Disorders)

Comparison of Brief Eclectic Psychotherapy (BEP) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for PTSD.

The Role of Slow Wave Sleep in Memory Pathophysiology: Focus on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (Frontiers in Psychology)

At a neurobiological level, memories recorded during extreme stressful situations cause maximal amygdalar synapses, storing the events.

Efficacy of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing in children and adolescent with post-traumatic stress disorder: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (Frontiers in Psychology)

Meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of EMDR for PTSD in children/adolescents, and for depressive or anxious comorbid symptoms.

Treating addiction with schema therapy and EMDR in women with co-occurring SUD and PTSD: A pilot study (Journal of Substance Use)

Study to examine the combined use of schema therapy and EMDR for substance use disorder in women with co-occurring SUD and PTSD.

Five efficacious treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder: An empirical review (Journal of Mental Health Counseling)

This review examines current treatment endorsements for PTSD, identifying five treatment modalities consistently recommended in the literature as most efficacious for PTSD including EMDR therapy.

Grey matter density changes of structures involved in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after recovery following eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Psychiatry Research)

Study aimed to determine whether symptoms improvement is associated with grey matter density changes of brain structures involved in PTSD.

The evidence base for interventions targeting individuals with work-related PTSD: A systematic review and recommendations (Behavior Modification)

This review summarizes the evidence base for interventions including TF-CBT and EMDR therapy for people with work-related PTSD prior to 2017.

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