Binge Eating Disorder
Overview
Risk Factors
This problem is more common in women. Other things that may raise the risk are:
- Having other family members with this problem
- Being overweight or obese
- A pattern of losing and gaining weight through dieting
- Having other mental health problems, such as depression or obsessive compulsive behavior
- Problems with anger or self-esteem
- Prior abuse
- Worrying too much about one's body shape
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Treatments
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RESOURCES
American Psychiatric Association https://www.psychiatry.org
National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Canadian Mental Health Association https://cmha.ca
National Eating Disorder Information Center http://www.nedic.ca
References
Berkman ND, Brownley KA, et al. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Comparative Effectiveness Review on Management and Outcomes of Binge-Eating Disorder. AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review 2015 Dec:160.
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Binge eating disorder. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/binge-eating-disorder. Accessed November 18, 2020.
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