Binge Eating
Nature Assessment & Treatment
1st Edition
Published on 26. April 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
419 pages
978-0-89862-858-6 (ISBN)
Description
Filling a gap in the literature, this volume synthesizes what is known about binge eating and its treatment. Representing a collaboration of experts from various fields, the book describes the history of binge eating and examines the controversies surrounding its definition and classification. Chapters consider binge eating from the perspectives of bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, obesity, and addictive disorders. Methods for assessment are examined, and the efficacy of drug treatment, short-term psychological treatment, and psychodynamic psychotherapy are evaluated. This volume is one of the first to propose "binge eating disorder" as a category in DSM-IV. Two practical manuals show how to conduct a standardized interview for assessing eating disorders and how to provide cognitive-behavioral treatment to those who binge eat. This book will be of interest to psychologists, psychiatrists, dieticians, and others concerned with eating disorders and their treatment.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-89862-858-6 (9780898628586)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Christopher G. Fairburn, University of Oxford, UK
G. Terence Wilson, Graduate Schl of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, USA
G. Terence Wilson, Graduate Schl of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, USA
Content
Introduction. Fairburn, Wilson, Binge Eating: Definition and Classification. Stunkard, A Historical Perspective on Binge Eating. Clinical Characteristics. Walsh, Binge Eating in Bulimia Nervosa. Garner, Binge Eating in Anorexia Nervosa. Marcus, Binge Eating in Obesity. Wilson, Binge Eating and Addictive Disorders. Epidemiology and Etiology. Fairburn, Hay, Welch, Binge Eating and Bulimia Nervosa: Distribution and Determinants. Striegel-Moore, Etiology of Binge Eating: A Developmental Perspective. Polivy, Herman, Etiology of Binge Eating: Psychological Mechanisms. Blundell, Hill, Etiology of Binge Eating: Biological Mechanisms. Evaluation and Treatment. Wilson, Assessment of Binge Eating. Mitchell, Zwann, Pharmacological Treatments and Medical Management of Binge Eating. Agras, Short-Term Psychological Treatments for Binge Eating. Tobin, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Binge Eating. Two Approaches to Assessment and Management. Fairburn, Cooper, The Eating Disorder Examination. Fairburn, Marcus, Wilson, Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Binge Eating and Bulimia Nervosa: A Treatment Manual. Index.