Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing — better known as EMDR — is unlike most other forms of therapy. I’ve written about it before but EMDR definitely warrants a mini-refresher course.

There are many, many treatment options available for anyone experience a mental health issue or crisis. So, how do you know what’s right for you?

Across this vast, diverse world, the most common mental health issue is anxiety. This is not meant to demonize anxiety. It is, after all, a normal emotion that can be very valuable in our lives.

Everyone gets down at times. We feel sad and may even lose hope for a while. Depression is much more than this. It’s a diagnosable mental health disorder that, left unchecked, can bring about thoughts of self-harm.

About 70 percent of adults in the U.S. have endured at least one traumatic event. This staggering number has inspired the creation of many powerful approaches to treat the fallout of trauma — for example, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

EMDR was created in the 1980s but has become a more commonly used method during therapy sessions today. Originally used as a tool for PTSD treatment, it has transitioned into a method for multiple disorders and conditions.