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Binge eating disorder: OverviewBBinge eating disorder: OverviewBinge eating disorder: OverviewEnglishPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z10.300000000000045.0000000000000560.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.</p><h2>What is binge eating disorder?</h2><p>Binge eating disorder occurs when someone has recurring episodes of binge-eating and related psychological distress.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Binge eating disorder involves repeated episodes of eating a larger than usual amount of food in a limited time and feeling psychological distress as a result. It is not the same as overeating.</li><li>People who experience binge eating disorder often feel out of control. However, they do not compensate for their binge episodes through purging or excessive exercise.</li><li>Binge eating disorder is usually caused by social and psychological factors and/or genetics.</li><li>Binge eating usually starts in late adolescence or early adulthood. Teens with depression or anxiety might be at increased risk of developing BED.</li></ul><h2>What causes binge eating disorder?</h2><p>The exact causes of binge eating disorder are unknown, but a number of factors are thought to contribute.</p><h3>Social factors</h3><p>Some studies have shown that social pressures or messages to be thin can contribute to emotional eating.</p><h3>Psychological factors</h3><p>Emotional eating, poor self-esteem and body dissatisfaction are all associated with binge eating disorder. It is unclear if these activities or feelings cause BED, but someone who starts to diet to manage these feelings may be at risk of developing BED.</p><p>Teens who struggle with <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety</a> may also be at increased risk of developing BED.</p><h3>Genetics </h3><p>A family history of eating disorders may make someone more vulnerable to developing binge eating disorder.</p><h2>Who is affected by binge eating disorder?</h2><p>Binge eating most commonly starts in a person's late teens or early adulthood. It usually follows a period of extreme dieting or weight loss. </p><p>Psychiatric disorders that are often linked with binge eating disorder include:</p><ul><li><a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a></li><li><a href="/Article?contentid=279&language=English">bipolar disorder</a></li><li><a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety​</a><br></li><li>substance use disorders.</li></ul><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on binge eating disorder (BED), please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=278&language=English">BED: Signs and symptoms</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=640&language=English">Obesity: Medical complications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=276&language=English">BED: How to help your child at home</a><br></p><p>Please visit our teen mental health hub for teen-specific resources on <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3791&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">binge eating disorder (BED)</a>.<br></p><h2>Resources</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre</a> (Canada)<br></p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" target="_blank">NEDA – National Eating Disorder Association</a> (United States)</p><p>American Academy of Pediatrics – <em> <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a> ​</em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Beating Eating Disorders</a> (United Kingdom)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Kelty Eating Disorders​</a> (Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC Children's Hospital)</p><p>Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario – <a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/eating_disorder_info" target="_blank"> <em>Eating Disorders​</em></a></p><strong>Virtual care services for children: ​​​​​</strong><div><b><span style="font-size:9px;"></span><br></b><strong></strong><div>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support eating disorders, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/nutrition/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></div></div>
L’hyperphagie boulimique: présentation généraleLL’hyperphagie boulimique: présentation généraleBinge eating disorder: OverviewFrenchPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Découvrez les principales caractéristiques et les principales causes de l’hyperphagie boulimique et qui est le plus susceptible d’en être touché.</p>​​<h2>Qu’est-ce que l’hyperphagie boulimique?</h2> <p>L’hyperphagie boulimique consiste en des épisodes récurrents d’hyperphagie ou de frénésie alimentaire accompagnés d’une détresse psychologique.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>L’hyperphagie boulimique consiste en des épisodes récurrents d’ingestion d’une plus grande quantité de nourriture que d’habitude en un court laps de temps résultant en un sentiment de détresse psychologique. Ce phénomène est différent de celui de la suralimentation.</li> <li>Les personnes aux prises avec l’hyperphagie boulimique ressentent souvent une perte de contrôle de leur alimentation. Toutefois, elles ne compensent pas les épisodes d’hyperphagie par la purge ou un surplus d'exercice physique.</li> <li>L’hyperphagie boulimique est généralement attribuable à des facteurs sociaux et psychologiques ou à des facteurs génétiques, ou à une combinaison de ces facteurs.</li> <li>L’hyperphagie boulimique commence habituellement vers la fin de l’adolescence ou le début de l’âge adulte. Les adolescents en dépression ou anxieux peuvent présenter un risque accru d’hyperphagie boulimique.</li> </ul><h2>Qu’est-ce qui cause l’hyperphagie boulimique?</h2> <p>Les causes précises de l’hyperphagie boulimique demeurent inconnues, mais l’on pense que divers facteurs y contribuent.</p> <h3>Les facteurs sociaux</h3> <p>Des études ont montré que la pression sociale ou les messages vantant la minceur peuvent contribuer au phénomène de « manger ses émotions ».</p> <h3>Les facteurs psychologiques</h3> <p>Manger ses émotions, une faible estime de soi et l’insatisfaction envers son apparence corporelle sont également des facteurs liés à l’hyperphagie boulimique. Il n’est pas clair si de tels sentiments ou activités provoquent en soi l’hyperphagie boulimique, mais une personne qui se mettrait au régime afin de gérer ces sentiments pourrait être touchée par l’hyperphagie boulimique.</p> <p>Les adolescents aux prises avec une dépression ou de l’<a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=French">anxiété​</a> s’exposent davantage au risque d’hyperphagie boulimique.</p> <h3>Les facteurs génétiques</h3> <p>Les antécédents familiaux de troubles de l’alimentation peuvent rendre une personne plus vulnérable à l’hyperphagie boulimique.</p> <h2>Qui est touché par l’hyperphagie boulimique?</h2> <p>L’hyperphagie boulimique se manifeste le plus souvent vers la fin de l’adolescence ou au début de l’âge adulte. Elle est généralement précédée d’une période de régime ou de perte de poids extrême.</p> <p>Parmi les troubles psychiatriques souvent reliés à l’hyperphagie boulimique, signalons:</p> <ul> <li>la dépression,</li> <li>le trouble bipolaire,</li> <li>l’anxiété,</li> <li>les troubles liés à la toxicomanie.</li> </ul><h2>En savoir plus</h2><p>Pour plus d’informations sur l’hyperphagie boulimique, consultez les pages suivantes:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=278&language=French">L'hyperphagie boulimique: signes avant-coureurs </a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=640&language=French">L’obésité: complications médicales</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=276&language=French">L’hyperphagie boulimique: comment aider votre enfant​</a>​</p><h2>Ressources​</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – Centre d’information sur les troubles alimentaires</a> (Canada)</p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/">NEDA – Association nationale des troubles alimentaires</a> (États-Unis)</p><p>L'académie américaine de pédiatrie – <em> <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a></em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Lutter contre les troubles alimentaires</a> (Royaume Uni)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Troubles alimentaires Kelty</a> (Centre de ressources sur la santé mentale Kelty, Hôpital pour enfants de la Colombie-Britannique)</p><p>Le Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l’est de l’Ontario – <em> <a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/fr/troubles_alimentaires_info" target="_blank">Troubles de l'alimentation​</a></em>​​</p>

 

 

 

 

Binge eating disorder: Overview277.000000000000Binge eating disorder: OverviewBinge eating disorder: OverviewBEnglishPsychiatryTeen (13-18 years)BodyNAConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2016-02-02T05:00:00Z10.300000000000045.0000000000000560.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.</p><h2>What is binge eating disorder?</h2><p>Binge eating disorder occurs when someone has recurring episodes of binge-eating and related psychological distress.</p><h2>Is binge eating the same as overeating?</h2> <p>No, binge eating is different from overeating.</p> <p>Overeating is consuming more food than your body needs at a given time, for instance having a second serving of dessert after a full meal because the food is available and very appealing. Most people overeat from time to time. This is entirely normal.</p> <p>Binge eating is much less common and is marked by psychological distress. A binge eating episode involves:</p> <ul> <li>eating an amount of food that is larger than what most people would eat in the same situation<br></li> <li>feeling out of control regarding what and how much is eaten and when to stop</li> </ul> <p>Although binge eating can occur with a number of different medical conditions, binge eating disorder (BED) is a particular mental health condition that involves psychological distress associated with binge episodes. Many individuals with BED may have struggled with dieting before their binge episodes began.</p> <p>Someone who has binge eating disorder does not compensate for the binges, for example by purging or exercising. Compensation is seen in <a href="/Article?contentid=282&language=English">bulimia nervosa</a>.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Binge eating disorder involves repeated episodes of eating a larger than usual amount of food in a limited time and feeling psychological distress as a result. It is not the same as overeating.</li><li>People who experience binge eating disorder often feel out of control. However, they do not compensate for their binge episodes through purging or excessive exercise.</li><li>Binge eating disorder is usually caused by social and psychological factors and/or genetics.</li><li>Binge eating usually starts in late adolescence or early adulthood. Teens with depression or anxiety might be at increased risk of developing BED.</li></ul><h2>What causes binge eating disorder?</h2><p>The exact causes of binge eating disorder are unknown, but a number of factors are thought to contribute.</p><h3>Social factors</h3><p>Some studies have shown that social pressures or messages to be thin can contribute to emotional eating.</p><h3>Psychological factors</h3><p>Emotional eating, poor self-esteem and body dissatisfaction are all associated with binge eating disorder. It is unclear if these activities or feelings cause BED, but someone who starts to diet to manage these feelings may be at risk of developing BED.</p><p>Teens who struggle with <a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety</a> may also be at increased risk of developing BED.</p><h3>Genetics </h3><p>A family history of eating disorders may make someone more vulnerable to developing binge eating disorder.</p><h2>Who is affected by binge eating disorder?</h2><p>Binge eating most commonly starts in a person's late teens or early adulthood. It usually follows a period of extreme dieting or weight loss. </p><p>Psychiatric disorders that are often linked with binge eating disorder include:</p><ul><li><a href="/Article?contentid=19&language=English">depression</a></li><li><a href="/Article?contentid=279&language=English">bipolar disorder</a></li><li><a href="/Article?contentid=18&language=English">anxiety​</a><br></li><li>substance use disorders.</li></ul><h2>Further information</h2><p>For more information on binge eating disorder (BED), please see the following pages:</p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=278&language=English">BED: Signs and symptoms</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=640&language=English">Obesity: Medical complications</a></p><p> <a href="/Article?contentid=276&language=English">BED: How to help your child at home</a><br></p><p>Please visit our teen mental health hub for teen-specific resources on <a href="https://teens.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3791&language=English&hub=mentalhealthAZ#mentalhealth">binge eating disorder (BED)</a>.<br></p><h2>Resources</h2><p> <a href="http://www.nedic.ca/" target="_blank">NEDIC – National Eating Disorder Information Centre</a> (Canada)<br></p><p> <a href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" target="_blank">NEDA – National Eating Disorder Association</a> (United States)</p><p>American Academy of Pediatrics – <em> <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Is-Your-Teen-at-Risk-for-Developing-an-Eating-Disorder.aspx" target="_blank">​Eating Disorders in Children</a> ​</em></p><p> <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/" target="_blank">BEAT – Beating Eating Disorders</a> (United Kingdom)</p><p> <a href="https://keltyeatingdisorders.ca/" target="_blank">Kelty Eating Disorders​</a> (Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, BC Children's Hospital)</p><p>Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario – <a href="https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/eating_disorder_info" target="_blank"> <em>Eating Disorders​</em></a></p><strong>Virtual care services for children: ​​​​​</strong><div><b><span style="font-size:9px;"></span><br></b><strong></strong><div>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support eating disorders, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/nutrition/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></div></div>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/chocolate_chip_cookies.jpgBinge eating disorder: OverviewFalse

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