Self-Help for Recurrent Binge Eating

One program led to greater abstinence. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for treating…

Does an Eating Disorder Affect Decision-Making?

In one study, metabolic state was closely tied to decision-making ability. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books While the capacity for decision-making has been…

British Team Promotes ‘Enhanced’ CBT

Realistic expectations and early identification of relapses may be more effective for all eating disorders. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review November/December 2010 Volume 21, Number 6 ©2010 Gürze Books Cognitive behavioral therapy,…

Q & A: Borderline Personality Disorder

Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Q: I’m treating a patient with bulimia nervosa who also appears to have borderline personality disorder. I’m having…

How Do Eating-Disordered Patients View Pregnancy?

In a small study, most reacted positively. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Since eating-disordered patients often show some ambivalence toward pregnancy, two clinicians…

Perceived Discrimination and Binge Eating

Another risk factor is highlighted. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books As reported during the International Conference in Salzburg, perceived stress and interpersonal discrimination…

Uncovering Links between AN and BN

A moderate overlap of genetic and environmental factors was noted. Reprinted from Eating Disorders Review September/October 2010 Volume 21, Number 5 ©2010 Gürze Books Although anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN)…