An Exploratory Study of a Meditation-based Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder

@article{Kristeller1999AnES,
  title={An Exploratory Study of a Meditation-based Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder},
  author={Jean L. Kristeller and Caroline Hallett},
  journal={Journal of Health Psychology},
  year={1999},
  volume={4},
  pages={357 - 363}
}
The efficacy of a 6-week meditation-based group intervention for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) was evaluated in 18 obese women, using standard and eating-specific mindfulness meditation exercises. A single-group extended baseline design assessed all variables at 3 weeks pre-and post-, and at 1, 3, and 6 weeks; briefer assessment occurred weekly. Binges decreased in frequency, from 4.02/week to 1.57/week (p < .001), and in severity. Scores on the Binge Eating Scale (BES) and on the Beck Depression… 
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