Can EMDR Help Teens With PTSD Without Medications?

[Hazel]

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is increasingly used for adolescent PTSD. Some teens improve without medication, while others need short-term pharmacological support for anxiety or sleep. How effective is EMDR alone compared to combined therapy and medication? What indicators suggest a teen needs additional medical intervention?

 

[JonSnow]

I haven’t seen it used on teens personally, but I’ve seen EMDR in adults, and it seemed to help them process trauma without medication. From what I understand, it could have similar benefits for younger people under proper guidance.