Tag: eating disorders

Virtual reality in the assessment, understanding, and treatment of mental health disorders

This systematic review analyzed 285 studies on the use of virtual reality (VR) in mental health, encompassing assessment (86 studies), theory development (45), and treatment (154). The predominant focus was on anxiety disorders (192 studies), followed by schizophrenia (44), substance-related disorders (22), and eating disorders (18). VR exposure-based treatments demonstrated

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Effect of inositol on bulimia nervosa and binge eating

This study explored the effects of inositol on bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, finding that 18 g of inositol daily for 6 weeks significantly improved clinical outcomes, including measures on the Global Clinical Impression, Visual Analogue Scale, and Eating Disorders Inventory. Inositol was more effective than the placebo, offering

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