Eating Disorders Transformed

In Eating Disorders Transformed, 1st Edition, authors Giuseppe Riva, Giulia Brizzi, Elisa Rabarbari, and Chiara Rossi present a reference guide that bridges conventional psychological treatment models with contemporary virtual reality interventions. Published by Academic Press, this volume synthesizes empirical research and clinical advancements to support psychologists, psychiatrists, psychology researchers, and advanced students in clinical mental healthcare.

The volume systematically examines foundational psychological perspectives enriched by diagnostic insights from the DSM-5. Its core analytical structure connects cognitive behavioral enhanced, phenomenological, and interpersonal treatment models with technological applications. The authors categorize virtual reality clinical interventions across four specific therapeutic target areas: body-focused, food-focused, exercise-focused, and mind-focused approaches.

To translate theoretical concepts into therapeutic environments, the text presents operational frameworks such as the ARCADIA VR Protocol and the Enhanced Body Swapping Protocol. By outlining these specialized procedure models, the reference provides structured information for advanced scholars and practitioners evaluating digital technologies for clinical treatment programs.