TY - JOUR
T1 - Binge eating disorder
T2 - Current state and future directions
AU - Castonguay, Louis G.
AU - Eldredge, Kathleen L.
AU - Agras, W. Stewart
PY - 1995
Y1 - 1995
N2 - This article reviews the empirical evidence that has been accumulated regarding Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Numerous studies have provided a fairly clear picture of the prevalence of this disorder, both in community and clinical samples. Consistent findings have also emerged concerning comorbidity of BED, especially with regard to depression and anxiety. Furthermore, several types of treatment have shown to be effective for individuals with BED. Support for the model of etiology underlying these therapeutic approaches, however, is clearly lacking. Although more research needs to be conducted, it is concluded that there is enough empirical evidence to justify the difference made in the DSM-IV between binge eaters who purge (Bulimia Nervosa) and those who do not (BED). To guide future research, however, it is suggested that a new classification of binge eating problems be adopted in DSM-V.
AB - This article reviews the empirical evidence that has been accumulated regarding Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Numerous studies have provided a fairly clear picture of the prevalence of this disorder, both in community and clinical samples. Consistent findings have also emerged concerning comorbidity of BED, especially with regard to depression and anxiety. Furthermore, several types of treatment have shown to be effective for individuals with BED. Support for the model of etiology underlying these therapeutic approaches, however, is clearly lacking. Although more research needs to be conducted, it is concluded that there is enough empirical evidence to justify the difference made in the DSM-IV between binge eaters who purge (Bulimia Nervosa) and those who do not (BED). To guide future research, however, it is suggested that a new classification of binge eating problems be adopted in DSM-V.
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U2 - 10.1016/0272-7358(95)00050-X
DO - 10.1016/0272-7358(95)00050-X
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0029563944
SN - 0272-7358
VL - 15
SP - 865
EP - 890
JO - Clinical Psychology Review
JF - Clinical Psychology Review
IS - 8
ER -