Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Common Triggers, & Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What is binge eating disorder (BED)? Learn what the symptoms of binge eating are, common binge eating triggers, and how depression and mental health are connected. Discover the consequences of BED and advice on how to stop binge eating. Caroline M. Apovian, M.D., Endocrinologist and Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness at Brigham and Women's Hospital, discusses binge eating disorder, symptoms, and treatment options.

0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Binge eating disorder symptoms
1:16 - Physical consequences: weight gain, diabetes, heart disease
1:57 - Causes of binge eating: depression, anxiety, dieting
2:12 - Binge eating disorder treatment and how to stop binge eating
3:08 - Research

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Binge Eating Disorder: Symptoms, Common Triggers, & Treatment | Mass General Brigham