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

Abstract

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 and Anxiety Inventories decreased significantly; sense of control increased. Time using eatingrelated meditations predicted decreases on the BES (r 5 .66, p < .01). Results suggest that meditation training may be an effective component in treating BED.

• Authors: J L Kristeller, C B Hallett
• Journal: Journal of health psychology (J Health Psychol) Vol. 4 Issue 3 Pg. 357-63 (May 1999) ISSN: 1359-1053 [Print] England
• PMID: 22021603 (Publication Type: Journal Article)