Duration: 2018-2022
Abstract: The eBEfree project aims at testing the effectiveness of an information and communication technology-based delivery version of BEfree in individuals with obesity and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). BED is a serious public health concern, given its prevalence, psychiatric comorbidity and association with obesity, which is currently a major health and economic challenge of epidemic proportions. BED affects obesity onset, maintenance and treatment. BEfree is a 12-session face-to-face group intervention for BED, developed by the current project research team, that integrates mindfulness, compassion, and values. BEfree was found to be effective in treating BED and in improving psychological adjustment. ICT-based interventions are a cost-effective form of treatment delivery that may increase treatment accessibility for individuals with BED and obesity. This project will directly contribute to the treatment of these conditions and improvement of health services at regional and national levels.
Coordinator: José Pinto-Gouveia
Participants: Marina Isabel Antunes da Cunha (CIAS)
Partner institutions: Universidade de Coimbra (UC)/Centro de Investigação de Neuropsicologia e Intervenção Cognitivo-Comportamental (CINEICC)
Financial support: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Reference: PTDC/PSI-GER/29081/2017