Adding mindfulness to CBT programs for binge eating: a mixed-methods evaluation.
The current study investigated the effectiveness of a combined mindfulness-CBT group therapy program for women with binge eating problems. Questionnaires were completed by group participants pre-program (n = 30), post-program (n = 30) and 3 month follow-up (n = 28). Significant reductions between pre- and post-program scores were found on standardised measures assessing binge eating, dieting, and body image dissatisfaction, with all reductions maintained at follow-up. Qualitative interviews with 16 women following completion of the program revealed the value of mindfulness in improving eating behaviour through increased self-awareness. This exploratory study supports the value of adding mindfulness to the more commonly utilised CBT-based programs for binge eating.
Healthy Mothers Healthy Families Research Group, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. hannah.woolhouse@mcri.edu.au
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D000328:Adult; D056912:Binge-Eating Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D002032:Bulimia / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D019122:Meditation / Q000523:psychology*; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires