Binge Eating Disorder

Binge Eating Disorder has been included as an eating disorder diagnosis for the

first time in DSM-5. Critically review the arguments for and against its inclusion, assessing

its validity as a diagnosis. Discuss the implications of inclusion in DSM-5 for treatment,

including an evaluation of at least one psychological treatment approach.

For this essay you need to:

? Describe the features of BED, including the diagnostic criteria in DSM-5.

? Critically review the literature related to its inclusion as a clinical diagnosis. Make sure

you examine counter arguments.

? Assess the validity of this diagnosis.

? Describe the implications of inclusion of this diagnosis in DSM-5 for the treatment of

binge-eating.

? Evaluate the effectiveness of at least one psychological treatment for BED.