ReviewCurrent obesity reports2021
The Use of Self-Help Strategies in Obesity Treatment. A Narrative Review Focused on Hypnosis and Mindfulness.
Review in Current obesity reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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- Evaluating the effect of a smartphone-based self-help intervention on the quality of life of patients with acute coronary syndrome.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2025Trial
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- Attitudes and behaviors toward hypnosis and hypnotic susceptibility in physiotherapy patients: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Kindergarten-based obesity prevention trial based on self-regulation strategy: study protocol of the Wuhan preschoolers' healthy start project.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Comparison of the effectiveness of hypnotherapy and menstrugol capsules on the volume of menstrual bleeding: A clinical trial study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Mindfulness and compassion-based programs on eating behavior of post-bariatric surgery patients: A two phased clinical trial protocol.MethodsX · 2024Article
- Behavioral Interventions to Attenuate Driven Overeating and Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2022Review
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe aim of this narrative review was to summarize the evidence evaluating the possibilities and limitations of self-hypnosis and mindfulness strategies in the treatment of obesity. RECENT
findingsPsychological factors, such as mood disorders and stress, can affect eating behaviors and deeply influence weight gain. Psychological approaches to weight management could increase the motivation and self-control of the patients with obesity, limiting their impulsiveness and inappropriate use of food. The cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) represents the cornerstone of obesity treatment, but complementary and self-directed psychological interventions, such as hypnosis and mindfulness, could represent additional strategies to increase the effectiveness of weight loss programs, by improving dysfunctional eating behaviors, self-motivation, and stimulus control. Both hypnosis and mindfulness provide a promising therapeutic option by improving weight loss, food awareness, self-acceptance of body image, and limiting food cravings and emotional eating. Greater effectiveness occurs when hypnosis and mindfulness are associated with other psychological therapies in addition to diet and physical activity. Additional research is needed to determine whether these strategies are effective in the long term and whether they can be routinely introduced into the clinical practice.
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