Virtual reality may help treat body image disorders by creating embodiment illusions.

A study on 'embodiment illusions' suggests that virtual reality (VR) or similar methods may help treat body image disturbances, including eating disorders and body dysmorphic disorder. By tricking the mind into feeling it inhabits a different body or body part, participants experienced improvements in perceptual distortions and distressing thoughts about body size and shape, offering a promising complementary treatment.

July 16, 2024
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