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V Garvin1, R H Striegel-Moore, A M Wells

  • 1Department of Psychology, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06459-0408, USA.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|May 20, 1998
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This study shows telephone-based guided self-help effectively reduces binge eating in women. Minimal interventions foster engagement and support, improving self-esteem and coping skills.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Health
  • Public Health Interventions

Background:

  • Binge eating disorder (BED) is a significant public health concern.
  • Effective, accessible interventions for BED are needed, particularly for women.
  • Guided self-help programs offer a promising avenue for treatment delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a telephone-based guided self-help program for women who binge eat.
  • To examine how program components contribute to self-help goals: decreasing isolation, increasing knowledge, broadening coping skills, and improving self-esteem.
  • To illustrate how minimal interventions can foster treatment engagement.

Main Methods:

  • A feasibility study evaluating a telephone-based guided self-help program.

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  • Assessment of key program components: phone sessions and self-help materials.
  • Measurement of changes related to four identified self-help goals.

    • Main Results:

    • Telephone-based guided self-help demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge eating.
    • Program components positively contributed to achieving self-help goals.
    • Minimal interventions successfully created a relational context promoting treatment entry and engagement.

    Conclusions:

    • Telephone-based guided self-help is an effective intervention for women with binge eating.
    • Program evaluation should incorporate measures of help-seeking behavior alongside symptom reduction.
    • Minimal interventions can be crucial in facilitating engagement with mental health services.