mental health disorders
Binge Eating Disorder
Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
Psychotherapy Certain antidepressants and stimulant drugs Possibly weight-loss drugs and appetite suppressants Possibly self-help groups and conventional weight-reduction programs The following treatments may help: Cognitive behavioral therapycan help control binge eating over the long term but has little effect on body weight. Interpersonal psychotherapyis as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy but also has little effect on body weight. Drug therapy None Medications None Self-help groupsthat follow the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (such as Overeaters Anonymous and Food Addicts Anonymous) are widespread, but their effectiveness is uncertain. Conventional behavioral weight-reduction programscan help people lose weight and stop binge eating for a short period of time, but people tend to return to binge eating. Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery None 