[Psychological intervention in binge eating disorder].

Area of Science:

• Psychiatry
• Clinical Psychology
• Eating Disorders

Background:

• Binge eating disorder (BED) is an eating disorder defined by recurrent episodes of uncontrolled eating without compensatory behaviors.
• BED is prevalent, particularly among individuals with obesity, and complicates weight management efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

• To delineate the considerations and consequences associated with BED.
• To propose a psychotherapeutic intervention for effective BED treatment.

Main Methods:

• A narrative review was conducted, synthesizing findings from relevant studies.
• A novel psychological intervention for BED was presented, incorporating specific therapeutic elements.

Main Results:

• Psychotherapy, specifically the proposed intervention (analysis, consciousness, relaxation, control, distance), is identified as a highly effective treatment for BED.
• The intervention provides specific guidance for individuals suffering from BED.

Conclusions:

• Treating BED is an incremental process involving gradual symptom reduction.
• The primary therapeutic goal is to restore an individual's control over eating behaviors and psychological states.