Int J Environ Res Public Health July 2021 PMID 34299752

Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder.

Brenna Bray, Boris C Rodríguez-Martín, David A Wiss, Christine E Bray, Heather Zwickey

Mentions

11
Peak: 7 in Jul 2021
across 3 sources since Jul 2021

Extended reach

7,393
potential audience

Total likes

20

Video views

1,958

Mentions per month

Jul 2021 – Sep 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter7 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment leans toward support and interest, with many posts highlighting the article as an informative resource for signposting patients and understanding OA's role in BED recovery. The tone is generally positive and emergent, emphasizing its potential without delving into critical analysis or detailed discourse, which reflects a recognition of its practical value.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most expressions show support and appreciation for the publication, viewing it as a useful resource, as seen in comments like 'interesting article' and references to signposting and supporting patient recovery.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions indicate high curiosity about OA’s potential benefits and how it can be integrated into practice, demonstrated through phrases like 'wanting to learn more' and 'signposting to support patients.'

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts reflect moderate engagement, with some users sharing their research interests and suggesting ways to inform or support others regarding the intervention, though detailed analysis or critique is limited.

ImpactModerate impact

The comments suggest the publication could influence practice by encouraging healthcare providers to consider OA as an intervention, but the overall discussion remains relatively preliminary and supportive without deep debate.

Abstract in brief

  • Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a free, confidential twelve-step program that offers social support and structure for individuals struggling with problematic eating habits, including those with binge eating disorder (BED).
  • BED has low treatment success rates and many barriers like stigma, lack of diagnosis, and insufficient insurance coverage, making alternative interventions like OA valuable; however, there is limited empirical research on OA's effectiveness due to its anonymity tradition.
  • While OA shows promise as a supportive treatment option that addresses unmet needs in BED recovery, more clinical research is necessary to evaluate its efficacy and consider how to balance research with its core principles of confidentiality and peer support.

Top posts

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Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

My area of research Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder, freely available in UK to signpost to via https://t.co/OqHgKgSXYY. to support patients recovery https://t.co/bDbJekTbpx @lowcarbGP @jen_unwin @BDA_Obesity @BrownAdey for more info PM

Jul 30, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
ACERO
@ACERO_org · X

Jul 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 942 followers View post →
Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

Interesting article for those wanting to learn more about Overeaters Anonymous and how to signpost patients to the service! Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder https://t.co/bRp7h3X6FQ

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
David Wiss, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
@Drdavidwiss · X

RT @ACERO_org:

Jul 26, 2021 · 1 share · 1,527 followers View post →
David Wiss, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
@Drdavidwiss · X

Our latest pub! "Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder" https://t.co/MxYGmjP34D

Jul 8, 2021 · 1,527 followers View post →
Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

RT @EllenCalteau: My area of research Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder, freely available in UK to…

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 share · 357 followers View post →

All mentions

Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

RT @EllenCalteau: My area of research Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder, freely available in UK to…

Jul 31, 2021 · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

My area of research Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder, freely available in UK to signpost to via https://t.co/OqHgKgSXYY. to support patients recovery https://t.co/bDbJekTbpx @lowcarbGP @jen_unwin @BDA_Obesity @BrownAdey for more info PM

Jul 30, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

RT @EllenCalteau: Interesting article for those wanting to learn more about Overeaters Anonymous and how to signpost patients to the servic…

Jul 30, 2021 · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
Bennett
@EllenCalteau · X

Interesting article for those wanting to learn more about Overeaters Anonymous and how to signpost patients to the service! Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder https://t.co/bRp7h3X6FQ

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 357 followers View post →
David Wiss, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
@Drdavidwiss · X

RT @ACERO_org:

Jul 26, 2021 · 1 share · 1,527 followers View post →
ACERO
@ACERO_org · X

Jul 25, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 942 followers View post →
David Wiss, PhD, RDN, IFMCP
@Drdavidwiss · X

Our latest pub! "Overeaters Anonymous: An Overlooked Intervention for Binge Eating Disorder" https://t.co/MxYGmjP34D

Jul 8, 2021 · 1,527 followers View post →