PTSD in adolescents EMDR

Introduction

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adolescents is a significant mental health concern that can lead to long-term negative outcomes if left untreated. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for PTSD in this age group. This synthesis aims to present the key findings from recent research on the efficacy of EMDR in treating PTSD and related symptoms in adolescents.

Key Insights

Efficacy of EMDR Compared to Other Treatments:
- EMDR is as effective as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in reducing PTSD and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents .
- EMDR shows comparable efficacy to CBT in reducing depressive symptoms, although the results are not always statistically significant .
Speed and Duration of Treatment:
- EMDR tends to be more effective in a shorter period of time compared to other therapies, requiring fewer sessions to achieve significant symptom reduction .
Reduction in Comorbid Symptoms:
- EMDR is effective in reducing comorbid symptoms of anxiety and depression in adolescents with PTSD .
- Significant decreases in anxiety and PTSD symptom scores were observed after EMDR therapy, with improvements maintained at follow-up .
Effectiveness in Different Trauma Contexts:
- EMDR is effective for PTSD symptoms related to various types of trauma, including single-incident trauma, medical-related trauma, and ongoing traumatic stress .
- EMDR has shown effectiveness in treating subthreshold PTSD in children and adolescents following medical interventions.
Long-term Outcomes:
- Both EMDR and CBT maintain their effectiveness in reducing PTSD symptoms and comorbid difficulties over long-term follow-ups.

Conclusion

The collective findings from recent studies indicate that EMDR is a highly effective treatment for PTSD in adolescents, comparable to CBT but often requiring fewer sessions. EMDR not only reduces PTSD symptoms but also alleviates comorbid anxiety and depression. Its efficacy across different types of trauma and sustained long-term benefits make it a valuable therapeutic option for young individuals suffering from PTSD. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to confirm these results and explore the nuances of EMDR's effectiveness compared to other treatments.

PTSD in adolescents EMDR

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Efficacy of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in Children and Adolescent with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

EMDR therapy shows promise in reducing PTSD and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents, showing comparable efficacy to cognitive behavior therapy.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: The state of the art of efficacy in children and adolescent with post traumatic stress disorder.

EMDR therapy shows potential as an effective treatment for children and adolescents with PTSD and anxious or depressive symptoms, showing comparable efficacy to cognitive behavior therapy.

The effectiveness of psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress disorder in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Psychological interventions, such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), are effective in treating PTSD in children, adolescents, and young adults, with EMDR being more effective than common treatments.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) in children and adolescents with subthreshold PTSD after medically related trauma: design of a randomized controlled trial

EMDR is a fast and non-invasive psychosocial treatment for posttraumatic stress complaints in children and adolescents, potentially benefiting their psychosocial functioning and quality of life after medically related trauma.

Comparison of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, cognitive behavioral writing therapy, and wait‐list in pediatric posttraumatic stress disorder following single‐incident trauma: a multicenter randomized clinical trial

EMDR and CBWT are effective, brief trauma-focused treatments that both yield large remission rates and reduce PTSD severity and comorbid difficulties in children and adolescents following single-incident trauma.

Traumas and posttraumatic stress disorder in a community population of older adolescents.

More than two-fifths of adolescents experience at least one trauma by age 18, with PTSD causing widespread impairments in behavioral, emotional, and academic functioning.

Psychological therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adolescents.

Psychological therapies, particularly CBT, significantly improve PTSD symptoms and reduce anxiety and depression in children and adolescents exposed to trauma.

EMDR therapy in children and adolescents who have post-traumatic stress disorder: a six-week follow-up study

EMDR therapy effectively reduces anxiety and PTSD symptoms in children and adolescents with PTSD.

Trauma and PTSD among adolescents with severe emotional disorders involved in multiple service systems.

PTSD is a common but underdiagnosed disorder among adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disorders involved in multiple service systems.

Randomized Controlled Trial on the EMDR Integrative Group Treatment Protocol for Ongoing Traumatic Stress with Adolescents and Young Adults Patients with Cancer

The EMDR-IGTP-OTS effectively reduces cancer-related PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms in adolescents and young adults, with maintained effects at 90-day follow-up.

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