Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. The following organizations recognize EMDR therapy as an effective treatment:

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• American Psychiatric Association

• American Psychological Association

• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

• National Alliance on Mental Illness

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense

• The Cochran Database of Systematic Reviews

• The World Health Organization

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