Emotional freedom technique is an effective therapy for psychological distress
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 81/100
Multiple randomized controlled trials and clinical evaluations indicate that Emotional Freedom Technique is an effective complementary intervention for reducing psychological distress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms across diverse populations.
Evidence for · 5
The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Fatigue among Women with Multiple Sclerosis
2021 · cited by 7
Paper [0] demonstrates that Emotional Freedom Technique significantly reduces fatigue and psychological distress symptoms in patients.
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Effect of emotional freedom technique on the fear of childbirth in Iranian primiparous women: a randomized controlled trial
2024 · cited by 1
Paper [6] finds that Emotional Freedom Technique effectively reduces the fear of childbirth and related emotional distress in primiparous women.
Emotional freedom techniques-based counseling with breathing exercises in in vitro fertilization: effects on psychological distress and well-being.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [7] shows that counseling integrating Emotional Freedom Technique significantly decreases anxiety, helplessness, and stress during fertility treatments.
The effect of emotional freedom technique on premenstrual syndrome, menstrual symptoms and quality of life experienced by nursing students: a randomized controlled trial.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [8] reports that Emotional Freedom Technique successfully alleviates premenstrual and menstrual symptoms while improving mental quality of life.
Theoretical and clinical insights into the psychological mechanisms and active ingredients of emotional freedom techniques.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper [11] outlines the theoretical and clinical mechanisms by which Emotional Freedom Technique effectively addresses trauma and stress-related conditions.