A randomized control trial regarding the efficacy of an app series based on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

Daily at home use of minimum 15 mins/day for one month of 1 or more of the following 4 mobile apps: 1. The Anxiety Release App incorporates brain training exercises, guided anxiety management sessions and bilateral stimulation material in audio and video formats. The purpose is to stimulate the brain with bilateral stimulation (alternating audio and/or visual stimuli), which captures attention processes and diverts emotional resources. It is predicted that the exercises would help release anxiety using sensory and auditory bilateral stimulation. 16 app sessions that vary between 10 and 20 minutes. 2. The Overcomingpain app is designed to decrease medically unexplained symptoms associated with trauma. This app comprises 20 sessions incorporating a mix of bilateral stimulation (BLS), pain-relieving imagery and suggestions and behavioral exercises divided into three playlists targeting mental and emotional dimensions of chronic pain; 1. Mental Healing strategies, 2. Sensory Healing strategies and 3. Stress Management. created by the author before the era or mobile apps. Sessions are played in any order selected by the user. 24 app sessions vary between 10 and 20 minutes. 3. The Sleep Restore app was developed to specifically address the effects of traumatic stress which lead to insomnia, namely: trouble falling asleep, night-waking, hypervigilance, worry, nightmares and feelings of lack of safety. Based on the response collected from each participant in the online assessment, the Sleep Restore app will automatically generate a unique meditation playlist from 18 sessions of pre-installed guided EMDR-based treatment materials including: BLS (natural sounds, music and story reading), individually designed to address the different effects of stress. Materials will be available immediately after completion of baseline assessments. Participants will be instructed to utilize these materials whenever they experience trouble falling asleep. They will also be encouraged to revisit the app more often in order to unlock extra treatment materials. 20 app sessions that vary between 10 and 20 minutes. 4. The Calm and Confident app incorporates guided meditations. BLS and ego-enhancing suggestions to stimulate decreased tension, relaxation and increased confidence. In addition to decreasing stress, this app aims to facilitate a relaxed state of well-being in the listener. The 10 tracks include session targeting stress and anxiety relief, emotional integration and self-worth. This app is based on a CD of the same name, created by the author before the era or mobile apps. 7 app sessions vary between 10 and 20 minutes. Usage will be monitored by a 'Daily App Usage Log' which participants will be provided with. Participants choose whichever one or more of the four apps they want to use according to their daily needs.