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Your Guide to Binge Eating Disorder
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What You Need to Know About BED
Binge Eating Disorder, or BED, is classified as an eating disorder by the
American Psychiatric Association
. This guide will help you understand the criteria for a true diagnosis, management options, as well as importance of a multi-disciplinary team including a physician, mental health professional, and dietitian for eating disorder treatment. Recovery is possible - make sure you or your loved one is getting the help needed.
How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Treat Binge Eating Disorder
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
What Is the Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
How Overeating Can Become Problematic
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
The Differences Between Binge Eating and Overeating
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
How Eating Disorders Can Be Treated With Medications and Psychotherapy
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Can Self-Help Help My Eating Disorder?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
How to Curb Emotional Eating
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Who Is at Risk for Binge Eating?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
The Connection Between Binge Eating Disorder and PCOS
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
5 Strategies for Managing Eating Disorder Thoughts
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
How Can I Stop Bingeing and Purging?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS