There are two main types of treatment given to those suffering with<unk> ; psychopharmacological and psychosocial treatments. Psychotherapy There are several supported psychosocial treatments for<unk> . Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves teaching a person to challenge automatic thoughts and engage in behavioral experiments (for example, in session eating of "forbidden foods") has a small amount of evidence supporting its use. By using CBT people record how much food they eat and periods of vomiting with the purpose of identifying and avoiding emotional fluctuations that bring on episodes of<unk>  on a regular basis. Barker (2003) states that research has found 40–60% of people using cognitive behaviour therapy to become symptom free. He states in order for the therapy to work, all parties must work together to discuss, record and develop coping strategies. Barker (2003) claims by making people aware of their actions they will think of alternatives. People undergoing CBT who exhibit early behavioral changes are most likely to achieve the best treatment outcomes in the long run. Researchers have also reported some positive outcomes for interpersonal psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Maudsley family therapy, developed at the Maudsley Hospital in London for the treatment of anorexia has been shown promising results in<unk> . The use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be quite effective for treating<unk>  <unk>  in adults, but little research has been done on effective treatments of<unk>  for adolescents. Although CBT is seen as more cost-efficient and helps individuals with<unk>  in self-guided care, Family Based Treatment (FBT) might be more helpful to younger adolescents who need more support and guidance from their families. Adolescents are at the stage where their brains are still quite malleable and developing gradually. Therefore, young adolescents with<unk>  are less likely to realize the detrimental consequences of becoming<unk>  and have less motivation to change, which is why FBT would be useful to have families intervene and support the teens. Working with<unk>  patients and their families in FBT can empower the families by having them involved in their adolescent's food choices and behaviors, taking more control of the situation in the beginning and gradually letting the adolescent become more autonomous when they have learned healthier eating habits. Medication Antidepressants of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) class may have a modest benefit. This includes fluoxetine, which is FDA approved, for the treatment of<unk> , other antidepressants such as sertraline may also be effective against<unk> . Topiramate may also be useful but has greater side effects. Compared to placebo, the use of a single antidepressant has been shown to be effective. Combining medication with counseling can improve outcomes in some circumstances. Some positive outcomes of treatments can include: abstinence from binge eating, a decrease in obsessive behaviors to lose weight and in shape preoccupation, less severe psychiatric symptoms, a desire to counter the effects of binge eating, as well as an improvement in social functioning and reduced relapse rates. Alternative medicine Some researchers have also claimed positive outcomes in hypnotherapy.
Bulimia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa
Binge eating disorder
Kleine–Levin syndrome
Night eating syndrome
Borderline personality disorder
Orthorexia nervosa
Diabulimia