Research paper
Vander Wal JS. Night eating syndrome: a critical review of the literature. Clin Psychol Rev. 2012 Feb;32(1):49-59. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2011.11.001
Why we cite it
Provides a comprehensive critical review of Night Eating Syndrome as a distinct clinical condition — its diagnosis, comorbidities, neuroendocrine basis, and treatment options. Argues for NES as separate from other nocturnal eating behaviours and identifies serotonergic pathways as a treatment target.
About the author
Jillon S. Vander Wal, PhD, is a professor and licensed psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Saint Louis University. She is a Fellow of the Obesity Society and a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and the American Psychological Association. Her research focuses on the assessment, development, and treatment of eating disorders, with particular expertise in night eating syndrome.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2011.11.001 · PubMed 22142838 · Publisher