Binge Eating Disorder Week – Learn More About BED

The Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) has deemed this week (May 27-31) as Binge Eating Disorder Week to raise awareness of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and to recognize the inclusion of BED in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). This celebratory week consists of an online campaign to educate the public about BED.

Though it is not as well-known as other eating disorders, BED, the most common eating disorder, affects 3.5 percent of women and 2 percent of men – 10 million Americans. As with all eating disorders, the most effective treatment involves working with eating disorder professionals to address the underlying emotional issues and focus on healing through establishing healthier coping mechanisms.

You can learn much more about BED by reading our upcoming book “Overcoming Binge Eating for DUMMIES,” part of the Dummies book series, that will be sold on bookshelves and online in September.

You can also learn about MBHA’s special therapeutic programs for treating all forms of emotional/binge eating including CBT Techniques, Support Groups, Nutritional Education and Counseling and Virtual Gastric Band Hypnosis (VGBH).

If you or a loved one is struggling with BED, Anorexia or Bulimia, please contact us today for a FREE confidential 30-minute phone consultation at (914) 723-MBHA (6242) or info@mbhany.com. It is never too late to reach out for help.