PTSD - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

This study tested whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults. 70 participants with moderate-to-severe PTSD were split into two groups: one received EMDR therapy, the other waited. Results showed that EMDR led to meaning…

This study tested whether a talking therapy called EMDR works as well as antidepressant pills (SSRIs) for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sixty adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to six weeks of either EMDR sessions or daily SSRI medication. The main goal was…

This study tested a short treatment for PTSD that combines exposure therapy with moderate exercise. Twelve adults attended 8 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach reduces PTSD symptoms and if people find it acceptable and doable.

This study looked at whether a type of therapy called EMDR or antidepressant medication (SSRIs) helps people with PTSD grow and recover emotionally. 130 adults with PTSD were randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal was to see which approach leads to more per…

This study tested whether adding a special conversation tool to standard PTSD therapy could help veterans feel better. 44 veterans with PTSD were randomly assigned to receive either the extra tool sessions or just the usual therapy. The results showed that while both groups impro…

This study looked at how a simple self-administered technique called Butterfly Tapping affects brain responses in people with PTSD. 46 participants completed a 15-minute session while their brain activity was measured. Results showed that the tapping reduced the brain's reaction …

This study looked at how well a questionnaire called the City Birth Trauma Scale (CityBiTS) can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childbirth. 67 people who had given birth completed the questionnaire and a diagnostic interview. Researchers compared the res…