Hypnosis and Virtual Addictions

Authors

  • Gerard Fitoussi Private practice, Fontainebleau, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/12.2/209

Keywords:

Addiction, hypnosis, attention, virtual games, adolescents

Abstract

Virtual addictions are more and more frequent and affect various audiences who are no longer limited to adolescents. This review will discuss the various points to be taken into account in the management of these addictions as well as the interest and place of hypnosis in this pathology. It will be based on the similarities between the hypnotic phenomenon and virtual addiction.

Author Biography

Gerard Fitoussi, Private practice, Fontainebleau, France

Private practice, Fontainebleau, France

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Published

2021-07-19

How to Cite

Fitoussi, G. . (2021). Hypnosis and Virtual Addictions . BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 12(2), 322-325. https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/12.2/209

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