Binge Eating
About
Binge eating is an eating disorder behavior that is transdiagnostic and occurs in youth and adults. Binge eating is a central diagnostic criterion for bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder, and can be part of anorexia nervosa (i.e., binge/purge subtype), night eating syndrome, and OSFED. Our goal with this special interest group is to create a community of AED members who study, treat, and have experience with binge eating across diagnoses and across the lifespan. The group aims to be a forum for individuals to learn from one another and increase our understanding of binge eating as well as the prevention, treatment, assessment, research, and advocacy-related needs of the field. To achieve this aim, we will create opportunities to discuss recent research, clinical dilemmas, and provide support for professionals working with patients who engage in binge eating.
Co-Chairs
- Janet Lydecker
- Andrea Goldschmidt
Our Goals
- Create a community of AED members who study, treat, and have experience with binge eating across diagnoses and across the lifespan.
- Promote collaboration among professionals across disciplines and across levels of professional development.
- Provide a forum to discuss clinical dilemmas and needs/resources for professionals working with patients with binge eating.
- Provide education on recent research findings to discuss their use in furthering research and their applications to practice.
- Generate novel and clinically-relevant research ideas to fill gaps in scientific understanding related to binge eating.
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