scholarly journals Weight Change over the Course of Binge Eating Disorder Treatment: Relationship to Binge Episodes and Psychological Factors

Obesity ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 838-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carly R. Pacanowski ◽  
Tyler B. Mason ◽  
Ross D. Crosby ◽  
James E. Mitchell ◽  
Scott J. Crow ◽  
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Author(s):  
Brenna Bray ◽  
Boris C. Rodríguez-Martín ◽  
David A. Wiss ◽  
Christine E. Bray ◽  
Heather Zwickey

The purpose of this communication is to provide an overview as well as the strengths and weaknesses of Overeaters Anonymous (OA) as an intervention for binge eating disorder treatment. Binge eating disorder is associated with low remission rates, high relapse rates, treatment dissatisfaction, and high rates of failure to receive treatment attributed to stigma, misconceptions, lack of diagnosis, access to care, and inadequate insurance coverage. New interventions are needed that can overcome these barriers. OA is a twelve-step program and established fellowship for individuals who self-identify as having problematic relationships with food or eating. OA can be referred clinically or sought out by an individual confidentially, without a diagnosis, and free of charge. OA’s Nine Tools, Twelve Steps, and Twelve Traditions can provide structure, social support, and open, anonymous sharing that fosters a sense of connection and belonging. This may provide benefit to individuals who value structure and social support in their recovery. The tradition of anonymity may also create some challenges for conducting research and may explain the shortage of empirical support. This commentary reviews existing research findings on the effectiveness of twelve-step interventions and OA. Common misunderstandings about and within OA are also addressed and OA’s limitations are discussed. Overall, OA provides a promising option for binge eating disorder treatment that warrants clinical research on its feasibility and efficacy in a way that respects and protects its tradition of anonymity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 542-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anu Raevuori ◽  
Laura Lukkariniemi ◽  
Jaana T. Suokas ◽  
Mika Gissler ◽  
Jaana M. Suvisaari ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
pp. 04042
Author(s):  
Hui Feng

Binge Eating Disorder(BED) is a common disorder of eating behavior. It is estimated to affect 1- 3% of the total population. The research on binge eating is still in its early stages. The ubiquity of it made it important to explore the specific link between binge eating and negative emotions, especially among Chinese adolescents. BED is also common in China. There are different results of studies in other countries due to cultural, dietary, and psychological factors. This article explores the relationship between psychological factors (e.g., depression, anxiety, stress) and binge eating behavior among Chinese adolescents and how to deal with them.


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