Shifting the focus
Description
Once highly controversial, EMDR has made gains in acceptance. In 2004, both the American Psychiatric Association and the Department of Defense recommended it as an effective treatment for PTSD. In May, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, recognized EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety as well as for PTSD. (Excerpt)
Format
Newspaper
Language
English
Original Work Citation
Brogan, J. (2011, June 11). Shifting the focus. Boston, MA: Boston Globe. Retrieved from http://articles.boston.com/2011-07-11/lifestyle/29761983_1_emdr-ptsd-eye-movement-desensitization on 7/11/2011
Citation
“Shifting the focus,” Francine Shapiro Library, accessed May 17, 2024, https://francineshapirolibrary.omeka.net/items/show/20985.