Binge eating has now been recognized as a mental health issue in the category of eating disorders.
The App mainly recognizes the triggers and patterns of eating in the daily routine of a victim and will seek to alert the user when there is a tendency to overeat.
This new App, a brainchild of scientists at Drexel University, employs some behavioral therapy techniques and equips people with the tools to better manage their eating habits.
The app acts in a way close to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as it prompts people to record their urges, moods and food consumption.
Bulimia Nervosa - Incidence Types Causes Treament Effects FAQs
The term 'Bulimia' refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating, known as "binges," followed by self-induced vomiting or purgation.
The term 'Bulimia' refers to episodes of uncontrolled excessive eating, known as "binges," followed by self-induced vomiting or purgation.
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