A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized and Non-Randomized Trials of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) for the Treatment of Depression
This meta-analysis looked at how well Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) worked for reducing symptoms of depression in 20 studies, including 12 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 8 outcome studies. Overall, EFT was found to be superior to treatment as usual (TAU) and some active treatment controls, and comparable to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The study concluded that EFT can be an effective treatment for depression, producing significant symptom reductions that are maintained over time.
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