Case report · Cureus · 6 May 2025
Research co-authored by Ryan R. Day.
What was reported
This paper describes a child with separation anxiety who received 11 Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET) sessions over six weeks. The authors reported lower child- and parent-rated anxiety scores, alongside improvements in sleep and independence.
How to interpret it
This was one case without a comparison group. It cannot establish that NET caused the changes, or predict results for other children. The proposed relationship with prenatal stress remains a hypothesis, not a confirmed cause.
Clinical context
The report does not establish NET as a replacement for established assessment or treatment of childhood anxiety. Persistent anxiety warrants assessment by an appropriately qualified health professional.
Original paper
Bablis P, Day RR, Bablis SR, Pollard H. Neuro-Emotional Technique as a Treatment for Separation Anxiety Related to Prenatal Stress: A Case Report. Cureus. 2025;17(5):e83558.