Ad de Jongh

  +3 This problem may not so much about psychopathological symptoms (e.g., depression or psychotic symptoms) but rather about what created these symptoms. Research conducted by Yvette Hendrix and colleagues showed that early trauma-focused (i.e. EMDR) therapy is an effective, safe treatment for reducing postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following a traumatic birth. The study showed that early intervention significantly improves mental health, bonding, and reduced fear of childbirth. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40769315/

Postpartum depression is the most common complication in modern obstetrics, yet most identified patients still don't get effective treatment. In a Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month commentary, Dr. Lee Cohen (MGH Center for Women's Mental Health) names the real bottleneck: not screening — now standard practice and endorsed by ACOG and APA — but the gulf between identification and recovery, driven by stigma, isolation, and difficulty navigating the healthcare system. His reminder on postpartum psychosis: "exquisitely treatable and preventable." Watch the full 5 minute video and access Maternal Mental Health resources here -----> psychiatrist.com/insights/mater… Sign up for our newsletter here -----> psychiatrist.com/register/essen…

A new, comprehensive meta-analysis provides strong support for the application of intensive treatment for PTSD (especially at 270 min. per week), but also for individual adjustments to the protocol. doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.…

Childhood adversity isn’t just a risk factor but it may drive personality disorders. A large longitudinal study (N=8,199) shows ACEs, especially emotional abuse/neglect, strongly predict PDs, ↑ risk for borderline PD ×5. Supports trauma-focused treatment (e.g. #EMDR), even without PTSD.

A new meta-analysis based on 40 studies showed that EMDR therapy was associated with reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety compared with control conditions in adults and adolescents. Reductions were generally larger for anxiety, although the difference was not statistically significant. Follow-up findings indicated that benefits were generally maintained over time. spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/j…

We are happy to hear that our review article on #EMDR therapy has been so well-read. If you haven't seen it yet, and are interested in an up-to-date overview of the mechanism of action and the scientific research, you can find it here. @sharifelleithy onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…

Conceptualising borderline personality disorder as a disorder of maladaptive memory processing shifts the therapeutic focus toward the effective processing of traumatic experiences which may prove to be a central mechanism in achieving broad and durable changes in borderline personality pathology. traumaj.com/index.php/pub/…

@CernaDusha @PM_ViktorOrban @ZelenskyyUa Grok: "No credible evidence supports claims of him owning dozens of luxury homes abroad, and multiple fact-checks have identified such allegations as disinformation, often originating from pro-Russian sources."

Why does Zelenskyy have so many homes and such a high net worth during wartime? One would think all those assets would be sold and proceeds go towards the war effort. Is this just a money laundering scheme at the expense of the Ukrainian & Russian peoples, the war needs to stop immediately.. negotiate!

Yesterday in Davos, President @ZelenskyyUa crossed a line. There is nothing new in the fact that, as elections approach in Hungary, he once again placed the Hungarian government, and me personally, in his sights. What was surprising, however, was that in his speech he also criticised every other European leader. He says the support sent to Ukraine is insufficient, the weapons are insufficient, and Europe’s determination is insufficient. We did not have to wait long for the response from Brussels. Last night, @vonderleyen presented a roadmap for Ukraine’s development. In it, the Brusselians accepted every Ukrainian demand. $800 billion for Ukraine, accelerated EU accession by 2027, and further support all the way until 2040. This is where things stand. President Zelenskyy has things all backwards, yet the Brusselians are eager to pay up. We will have a few words to say about this as well. A national petition is coming, through which we can send a clear message to Brussels: we will not pay!

@SabourinTherapy Buying our book on case conceptualization for EMDR therapy is a great idea. It will help you make efficient choices and expand your options for applying EMDR therapy. I am sure you will enjoy reading it!

Just arrived still cold from being outside. Looking forward to what I'm sure will be a good read. #EMDR #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthsupport #MentalWellness @AdJongh

New study (n=6,125) finds that starting trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD while using psychotropic medication is linked to reduced therapeutic gains. The strongest negative associations appeared for antidepressants. doi.org/10.1159/000549…

@deepwatrcreatur Thank you. I realize that old-school therapists don't immediately and automatically welcome new developments - albeit scientifically sound - and often see them as a threat rather than an inspiration.

@AdJongh I know how much it bothers you that there is unnecessary suffering because people aren’t looking at the latest findings and successful treatments in your clinics. I hope that the news spreads somehow. I guess people in the field are wary of promotion, don’t like popularizers.

This is absolute nonsense, Melissa. See the results of this randomized controlled trial where only and specifically trauma-focused treatment was used. doi.org/10.1159/000547… Treatment for people with BPD and PTSD and those without PTSD was found to be equally effective, and this with a treatment protocol of only 10 sessions.

Thank you for the feedback. I apologize for the erroneous tone, but unfortunately, I often encounter therapists who give clients an incorrect message that isn't based on available evidence-based knowledge. This reference is new and based on a recent trial. Therefore, my message was actually meant to inspire hope.

@AdJongh Ad I'm surprised at the weakness in rapport-building online. This was an issue as well when you first engaged the community here with your findings. I know that you're excited to share impressive results. I'm sure you come across better in person, as I've seen you in interviews.

🚨 Nieuwe studie over PTSS-behandeling Bij 6.125 patiënten bleek psychofarmaca bij start van traumagerichte psychotherapie (EMDR + PE) samen te gaan met aanzienlijk minder behandelwinst. Dit gold zelfs na correctie voor 27 baseline-variabelen. Met target trial emulatie en causale machine learning werden de sterkste negatieve associaties gevonden voor antidepressiva—met name amitriptyline en mirtazapine—en vergelijkbare patronen voor anticonvulsiva, antipsychotica en Z-drugs. De effecten hielden stand tot 6 maanden follow-up. Opvallend: sommige effecten waren groter dan die van SSRI-monotherapie, de huidige eerstelijns farmacologische behandeling voor PTSS. 🔗 doi.org/10.1159/000549…

Even with people with low IQ and severe behavioral problems it is possible to conduct intensive trauma-focussed therapy using #EMDR therapy with a team of rotating therapists. doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd…

Important study! EMDR therapy, but also IMRs and imaginal exposure, do not have negative effects on memory, as is sometimes suggested. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

"Een langdurige, reguliere behandeling (dialectische gedragstherapie) voor persoonlijkheidsstoornissen voegt niets toe aan een relatief korte traumagerichte behandeling met #EMDR therapie": prof Slotema op de #Psychologenconferentie in Heiloo.

Op de #Psychologenconferentie in Heiloo spreekt prof. Slotema. Zij laat zien dat een traumagerichte behandeling enorm effectief is bij de behandeling van persoonlijkheidsstoornissen.

Op de #Psychologenconferentie in Heiloo spreekt prof. Karin Slotema over de behandeling van persoonlijkheidsstoornissen. Helaas krijgt slechts een kwart hiervoor een behandeling.