Open AccessEye movement desensitization and reprocessing as a therapy for rape victims: A case series
Author(s) -
Rostaminejad Akbar,
Alishapour Maryam,
Jahanfar Abdolhadi,
Fereidouni Zhila,
Behnammoghadam Mohammad
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5620
Subject(s) - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing , medicine , suicidal ideation , major depressive disorder , psychiatry , desensitization (medicine) , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , poison control , suicide prevention , medical emergency , psychology , posttraumatic stress , cognition , receptor
A case series was conducted on three rape victims who were hospitalized with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was employed to reduce their risk of suicide or suicidal ideations. EMDR can be an effective treatment to reduce the level of suicidal ideation in rape victims.