Binge Eating Disorder: Clinical Assessment and Treatment

Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder characterized by frequent consumption of unusually large amounts of food and an inability to stop eating. Its common symptoms are eating large amounts of food without feeling hungry, eating alone due to feelings of embarrassment and shame, feelings of guilt or disgust with oneself, etc. There are multiple factors that can lead to an increased risk of developing binge eating disorder. Some of these factors are genetics, history of dieting, and psychological issues. Binge eating disorder is associated with complications, such as social isolation, obesity, and poor quality of life. The clinical assessment of binge eating disorders is performed with the help of physical examination, blood tests, and urine tests. Its treatment involves psychotherapy, medications, and behavioral weight-loss programs. This book outlines the clinical assessment and treatment for binge eating disorders. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study. This book will provide comprehensive knowledge to the readers.

Produktdetails

• Mitarbeit: Tiara Clanton (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: American Medical Publishers
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 26.09.2023
• EAN: 9781639279166
• ISBN: 978-1-63927-916-6
• Seiten: 237
• Abmessung: 216 mm x 279 mm x 14 mm
• Gewicht: 839 g
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Nichtklinische Fächer; Sachbuch > Psychologie, Esoterik, Spiritualität, Anthroposophie > Angewandte Psychologie