Eating Disorders - Why Context Matters

The video discusses the misconception that hospitals can fully cure illnesses, highlighting that some conditions, particularly those involving fear, are context-dependent. Using animal studies, it illustrates how fear is learned and unlearned in specific environments. The video emphasizes the challenges patients face when trying to maintain progress made in hospitals once they return home, due to the unchanged context of their home environment. It suggests that preparing patients for these challenges can ease the transition.

In what ways can a supportive environment in a hospital help with unlearning fears?

Why might the expectation that 'all will be well' be unhelpful for patients?