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Most people recover from binge eating disorder with treatment and support.
Most people get better from binge eating disorder with treatment and support.
Service · Observational claim · From Treatment - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Risk factors for binge eating disorder include genetic predisposition, psychological issues, and environmental influences.
The exact causes of binge eating disorder are not known, but you are more likely to have an eating disorder if:
Service · Risk statement · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Treatment for binge eating disorder typically includes psychological therapies and support groups.
The main treatments are:
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Most people recover from binge eating disorder with appropriate support and treatment over time.
Most people recover from binge eating disorder with the right support and treatment, but it may take time.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Support from friends or family can help individuals with binge eating disorder seek professional help.
It can be hard to admit you need help with an eating disorder, so bringing a friend or loved one with you to your appointment may help.
Service · Stakeholder position · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Individuals suspected of having binge eating disorder should see a GP for an assessment and possible referral to specialists.
The GP should refer you to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists if they think you have binge eating disorder or another eating disorder.
Service · Procedural statement · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
The main symptom of binge eating disorder is consuming large amounts of food in a short time without being able to stop.
The main symptom of binge eating disorder is eating a lot of food in a short time and not being able to stop when full.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Binge eating disorder can affect individuals of any age and gender, but often begins in the 20s or later.
Men and women of any age can get binge eating disorder, but it often starts when people are in their 20s or older.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
People with binge eating disorder may feel a lack of control during binges and experience guilt or shame afterwards.
It's a serious mental health condition where people eat without feeling like they’re in control of what they’re doing. Binges are sometimes planned in advance, but can be spontaneous. They are usually done alone, and may include 'special' binge foods. You may feel guilty or ashamed after binge eating.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Binge eating disorder involves regularly consuming large amounts of food until uncomfortably full.
Binge eating disorder involves regularly eating a lot of food over a short period of time until you're uncomfortably full.
Service · Observational claim · From Overview - Binge eating disorder, [page]
Advance decisions can be made to pre-arrange treatment preferences for future psychotic episodes, but may be overruled under the Mental Health Act.
If you're at risk of having psychotic episodes in the future and there are certain treatments you do not want to have, it's possible to pre-arrange a legally binding advance decision, previously known as an advance directive. An advance decision is a written statement about what you'd like health professionals and your family or friends to do if you experience another psychotic episode. You may also want to include the contact details of your care team.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Acts of violence and aggression are uncommon in people with psychosis, but mental health staff are trained to deal with aggressive behaviour.
Acts of violence and aggression are fairly uncommon in people with psychosis. They're more likely to be victims of violence than those being violent. However, there may be times when your behaviour places yourself or others at risk of harm. Mental health staff have been trained to deal with aggressive behaviour.
Service · Risk statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Healthcare professionals will make every effort to obtain consent for treatment, but may treat without it if necessary.
If you're detained under the Act, every effort will be made to obtain your consent to treatment. Healthcare professionals will explain to you any treatment you need. You may be treated without consent (against your will).
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
If a person refuses to go to hospital but presents a significant danger, they can be compulsorily admitted under the Mental Health Act.
If you refuse to go to hospital and it's felt you present a significant danger to yourself or others, you can be compulsorily admitted to a hospital (detained) under the Mental Health Act .
Service · Procedural statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Rehabilitation aims to build confidence and skills so individuals can become as independent as possible after experiencing psychosis.
The aim of rehabilitation is to build your confidence and skills so you can cope with your condition and become as independent as possible.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Family intervention is an effective form of therapy for people with psychosis and helps both the individual and their family cope.
Family intervention is known to be an effective form of therapy for people with psychosis. It's a way of helping both you and your family cope with your condition.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Talking therapies like CBT can help reduce the intensity and anxiety caused by psychosis.
Talking therapies can help reduce the intensity and anxiety caused by psychosis. There are several possible talking therapies. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for psychosis is based on an understanding of how people make sense of their experiences and why some people become distressed by them.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Side effects of antipsychotic medicines can vary and may require close monitoring for certain conditions.
However, they're not suitable or effective for everyone, as side effects can affect people differently. In particular, antipsychotics will be monitored closely in people who also have epilepsy, a condition that causes seizures or fits. People who have cardiovascular disease – conditions that affect the heart, blood vessels, or circulation, such as heart disease – will also be closely monitored.
Service · Risk statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
Antipsychotic medicines are usually recommended as the first treatment for psychosis and work by blocking neurotransmitters.
Antipsychotic medicines are usually recommended as the first treatment for psychosis. They work by blocking the effect of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which are chemicals that transmit messages in the brain.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]
An early intervention team is set up specifically to work with people who have experienced their first episode of psychosis.
An early intervention team is a team of healthcare professionals set up specifically to work with people who have experienced their first episode of psychosis.
Service · Policy statement · From Treatment - Psychosis, [page]