Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Treating Trauma

August 1, 2023 by AR-emerge-user

Untreated trauma significantly affects mental health. Individuals impacted by trauma have a higher risk of developing substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health disorders. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and other trauma-focused treatments provide individuals with the tools they need to reprocess trauma. According to Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, EMDR is effective for …

How Co-Occurring Issues Impact Women

July 15, 2023 by AR-emerge-user

When women have co-occurring issues such as substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health conditions like depression, they often have more severe symptoms. Some women have multiple co-occurring issues that require simultaneous treatment and integrative care. According to MedlinePlus, “About half of people who have a mental disorder will also have a substance use disorder …