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Apr 2024
23m 16s

EMDR Therapy for Panic Attacks

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
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According to the U.S. National Institute for Mental Health, an estimated 4.7 percent of the population experience a panic disorder at some time in their lives. They define a panic disorder as "an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, ... Show More
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