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Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder. The new treatment combines a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with a training programme that targets unhelpful patterns of attention around food. The findings, published in BJPsychOpen, indicate that this might be a welcome new avenue for treatment. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness that can affect anyone of any age, gender, ethnicity or background. People with the disorder have recurring episodes of losing control…
Electrical brain stimulation at home, combined with a type of brain training, has been shown to help reduce binge-eating episodes and help people lose weight. The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later. People in this group also reported that they lost between 3.5kg and 4kg from the start of the study to the six-week follow-up. Dr Michaela Flynn, research associate at the institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and first author on…
Electrical brain stimulation at home, combined with a type of brain training, has been shown to help reduce binge-eating episodes and help people lose weight.The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later.“Our study is the first to look at a new option for home-based treatment that offers a different approach to treating binge-eating disorder.”The gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) targets patterns of behaviour that might be contributing to the loss of control around…
The study found that in people who received the combination, binge episodes were reduced from about 20 times a month on average, to six times a month six weeks later. People in this group also reported that they lost between 3.5kg and 4kg from the start of the study to the six-week follow-up. Dr Michaela Flynn, research associate at the institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and first author on the study, said: “Current treatments for binge-eating disorder are only effective for some people and many need further or different support to get well. “Our…
Early on in my career, I worked as a counselor in two weight loss centers. It became readily apparent to me that our emotions drive our choices and habits when it comes to food—for better or worse. Understanding the psychological roots of emotional eating can be crucial in addressing it effectively. Emotional eating often stems from a need to fill an emotional void or to soothe negative feelings. This behavior can be traced back to childhood experiences, where food might have been used as a reward or comfort mechanism. article continues after advertisement Below, I will present a few brief…
This article explores the process of healing from emotional trauma. It details how to identify emotional trauma, describes its effects on mental and physical health, and provides an overview of the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and EMDR, plus self-help strategies. Guidance on when to seek professional help and how to support someone going through emotional trauma healing are also included. What is emotional trauma? Emotional trauma, also known as psychological or emotional distress, refers to a psychological and emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event or series of events that exceeds an individual’s ability to cope.…
This article explores the neurological and psychological effects of trauma on the brain. It explains how trauma can alter brain function, potentially leading to changes in behavior, and discusses the latest research in the field. Finally, information on therapeutic approaches that help in the recovery and rehabilitation of trauma-impacted brain functions is included. What is trauma? Trauma refers to an emotional, psychological, or physical response to a distressing event or series of events that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. These events often involve a perceived threat to one’s safety or well-being, leading to helplessness, fear, or horror. Trauma can…
Think about the last time you were in a frightening or stress-inducing situation. Not something like having too many deadlines at work, but something that was immediately scary – like almost getting into a car accident or finding out you may be losing your job. When this happened, you may have felt some changes in your body. Your heart might have started beating faster, and you may have tensed your body to brace yourself for whatever was coming. These physical changes are part of a human response called acute stress. Isolated incidents of acute stress are typically far less damaging…
The biggest nonprofit health systems in the Philadelphia region mostly reported strong revenue growth in the nine months that ended March 31, their latest reports to municipal bond investors show.Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia topped the list for revenue growth, with nearly 10% growth. CHOP reported total revenue of $3.35 billion, up from $3.05 billion the previous year.CHOP was one of three systems to post operating profits in the first nine months of fiscal 2024, along with the University of Pennsylvania Health System and ChristianaCare.Still, CHOP was the only one of the three reporting weaker operating performance this year. CHOP’s operating…
FORT LAUDERDALE – A Fort Lauderdale man is making it his mission to grow healthier produce for the community.Malcolm Steele is the master behind the magic at Big Steele’s Urban Farm.”This is a labor of love for me,” said Steele. Steele grew up in Fort Lauderdale and has been involved in agriculture since he was a young boy.But around the time of the pandemic, Steele’s dad died, and he used gardening as a way of healing.”Touching the soil and just planting stuff it was so therapeutic to me and it was a way of me connecting back to my father,”…