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Dialectical behavior therapy self-help for binge-eating disorder: A randomized controlled study.

Jacqueline C Carter¹, Therese E Kenny², Christopher Singleton¹

¹Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

The International Journal of Eating Disorders

|December 11, 2019

Summary

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Dialectical behavior therapy self-help, both guided and unguided, effectively reduces binge-eating disorder symptoms. This approach offers a promising avenue for disseminating DBT for BED.

Keywords:

binge-eating disorder dialectical behavior therapy randomized controlled trial self-help

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Clinical Psychology

Background:

Binge-eating disorder (BED) is a significant mental health concern requiring accessible treatment options.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has shown efficacy in treating BED, but dissemination remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the effectiveness of guided self-help DBT (DBT-GSH) and unguided self-help DBT (DBT-USH) against an unguided self-help control for BED.
To evaluate treatment outcomes including binge frequency, psychopathology, distress, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving 71 participants diagnosed with BED.
Participants were assigned to DBT-GSH, DBT-USH, or an active control for 12 weeks.
Assessments were conducted at baseline, 12 weeks, and 3-month follow-up.

Main Results:

All three conditions demonstrated significant reductions in binge frequency with large effect sizes.
Improvements were also observed in eating disorder psychopathology, general psychological distress, and health-related quality of life.
Completion rates were 65% at post-treatment and 63% at follow-up.

Conclusions:

Self-help formats of DBT appear effective for treating BED, suggesting a viable method for wider dissemination.
Future research with larger, multi-site samples is recommended to further validate DBT self-help for BED.