A 16-week, internet-based program seems to significantly reduce the instances of binge eating among teens, according to the program's pilot study.

"[Megan] Jones and her team developed a 16-week online intervention modeled on an eating disorder prevention program. Known as SB2-BED, it uses psychoeducation and behavioral intervention such as stimulus control and self monitoring, all aimed at reducing binge eating and sedentary activities, increasing healthy eating and physical activity, and maintaining weight."

At the end of the study, students who participated in the program had significantly lower body mass indexes as compared to a control group. They also had fewer instances of binge eating and fewer concerns about their weight and/or shape. Read more at NLM.NIH.gov.

The Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment helps troubled teens and their families by accurately diagnosing a teen's issues and then creating a treatment plan. Learn more about their treatment programs for troubled teens at www.aspenassessment.com.

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