Night Eating Syndrome Research, Assessment, and Treatment

In one indispensable volume, this book combines a complete overview of Night Eating Syndrome (NES) with evidence-based treatment guidelines and clinical tools. Experts in the field review the biological underpinnings of NES and its common comorbidities; explain how the basic science can inform clinical practice; and discuss issues in assessment and diagnosis. Vivid case examples are featured. Of special utility for clinicians, the book includes a manual for delivering an empirically supported cognitive-behavioral treatment protocol. Reproducible client forms can be photocopied from the book or downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 112" x 11" size.

Jennifer D. Lundgren, PhD, is Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Missouri/n-/Kansas City. Kelly C. Allison, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she is also Director of Education at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders. Albert J. Stunkard, MD, is Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the founder of the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, where an endowed professorship has been named for him.

Foreword, James E. Mitchell I. Introduction and History 1. Introduction to Night Eating Syndrome: Past, Present, and Future, Jennifer D. Lundgren, Kelly C. Allison, and Albert J. Stunkard 2. A History of Night Eating Syndrome: The First Patient, Albert J. Stunkard II. Biology 3. Pathophysiological and Neuroendocrine Aspects of Night Eating Syndrome, Tatiana Ungredda, Marci E. Gluck, and Allan Geliebter 4. Circadian Rhythms Associated with Night Eating Syndrome, Jennifer D. Lundgren, Raymond Boston, and Glenys K. Noble 5. Behavioral and Molecular Genetics of Night Eating Syndrome, Cristin D. Runfola, Tammy L. Root, and Cynthia M. Bulik III. Relation to other Clinical Syndromes 6. The Relationship of Night Eating Syndrome with Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Physical Health, Susan L. Colles and John B. Dixon 7. Night Eating Syndrome and Other Eating Disorders, Yael Latzer and Orna Tzischinsky 8. Night Eating Syndrome and Other Psychiatric Disorders, Melisa V. Rempfer and Meghan E. Murphy 9. Nocturnal Eating and Sleep Disorders, Michael J. Howell and Scott J. Crow IV. Assessment 10. Conceptual Issues Related to the Assessment of Eating Behavior, Mood, and Sleep in Night Eating Syndrome, Drew A. Anderson, Scott G. Engel, and Ross D. Crosby 11. Assessment Instruments for Night Eating Syndrome, Jennifer D. Lundgren, Kelly C. Allison, Piergiuseppe Vinai, and Marci E. Gluck V. Treatment 12. Pharmacological Treatment of Night Eating Syndrome, Kajal R. Patel, John P. O\u2019Reardon, and Mario A. Cristancho 13. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Night Eating Syndrome, Kelly C. Allison 14. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Manual for Night Eating Syndrome, Kelly C. Allison 15. Other Approaches to the Treatment of Night Eating Syndrome, Laura Pawlow 16. Epilogue, Jennifer D. Lundgren, Kelly C. Allison, and Albert J. Stunkard