Binge eating disorder. Presented by Dr Kiera Buchanan, Clinical and Health Psychologist
Binge eating disorder is a mental health disorder with diagnostic criteria outlined in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Kiera advises that anyone presenting to you for weight loss or has concerns about their eating or their weight/shape should be screened for an eating disorder. Only one third of clients with eating disorders are asked about their eating behaviours/cognitions from their health professional.
The goals of treatment for binge eating disorder are:
Abstinence from binge eating
Reduce the over evaluation of shape and weight
Weight stabilisation and/or modest weight loss
Recovery from binge eating disorder is possible. Using CBT there is complete remission in around 50% of all clients. In her presentation Kiera outlined the practical strategies to use in CBT.
About the presenter:
Dr Kiera Buchanan is registered as both a Clinical and Health Psychologist and is the founding director of the Brisbane-based Centre for Integrative Health. Her research has focused on eating behavior, weight management and body image. She has acquired an expertise in helping clients achieve long-term solutions to their weight- and eating-issues through application of her research and experience. Dr Buchanan’s approach acknowledges the important relationship between diet, lifestyle, and psychological factors in achieving eating and weight-management outcomes.
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