Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Effectiveness of EMDR Therapy

Post -traumatic stress disorder (TSSB) is a serious mental disorder that threatens the lives of individuals or causes intense fear, helplessness and horror, leading to loss of functionality. In recent years, both the psychosocial and biological aspects of the TSSB have been examined extensively, and among the treatment approaches, insensitivity and re -processing (EMDR) therapy has come to the fore. This article deals with the definition, historical development, clinical symptoms and biopsychosocial foundations of the PTSB; It discusses the existing treatment methods and focuses on the effectiveness of EMDR therapy. Clinical research shows that EMDR offers a rapid and effective alternative compared to cognitive behavioral therapy (CIS) in the processing of traumatic memories. However, limitations such as the mechanism of the method is not fully understood and the therapist adequacy should be taken into consideration. After earthquakes and mass traumas in Turkey, EMDR practices increased and promising results were obtained in field studies. This study aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of both theoretical and practical evaluation by examining the TSSB and EMDR relationship by literature screening method.