EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), developed in the late 1980s, is a type of therapy used to help people resolve emotional distress resulting from traumatic life experiences, such as combat, rape, car accident, natural disaster, or physical or sexual assault.

Today, EMDR is used as a therapy for a wide range of emotional problems, including panic attacks, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse and addiction. It is particularly useful for people who have difficulty talking about traumatic experiences.

EMDR has been endorsed by the American Psychology Association and is included in the American Psychiatric Association's guidelines for treating patients with PTSD and acute stress. In the UK, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence requires EMDR to be used by clinics that provide services for people diagnosed with PTSD.