What role do emotions play in binge eating?

Emotions play a huge role in binge eating and there is often some kind of childhood trauma behind the behavior. In this Ask the Experts video, psychologist Brenda Wade, PhD, discusses how emotional situations or issues tend to trigger binge eating.

Start by identifying your triggers.

Screening for prenatal and postpartum depression helps protect parent and baby.

From causes to coping, understand essential information about early pregnancy loss.

Painful cramps, bouts of irritability or sadness, sleep issues—sometimes it's more than PMS.

Keep your cool with these helpful coping strategies.