Eye movement therapy shows promise for HIV trauma relief

This study tested whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, added to standard HIV care, reduces psychological trauma and improves quality of life in people diagnosed with HIV within the last month. Forty adults were split into two groups: one received weekly EMDR for up to 6 months plus standard care, the other received standard care alone. Researchers measured trauma symptoms, anxiety, depression, and HIV outcomes to see if EMDR helps people adjust to their diagnosis.