Análise das tendências de tratamento para a alimentação emocional: Uma Revisão de literatura dos últimos 10 anos.

Abstract

Emotional eating is characterized by the substantial impact of emotions on eating behaviors and is significantly associated with obesity. This behavioral pattern often results in the excessive consumption of high-calorie foods, exacerbating the condition of obesity. The aim of this review is to identify therapeutic approaches and assess the effectiveness of different treatment strategies for emotional hunger based on current scientific literature. To achieve this goal, researches from the last ten years (2013 - 2023) available in the Scielo and National Health Library (BVS) databases were considered. The findings of this investigation highlighted relevant therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as mindfulness training, mindful eating, and intuitive eating, all demonstrating relevance in the treatment of emotional eating. Given that, obesity is influenced by dysfunctional eating behaviors, understanding and intervening in these behaviors are of utmost importance for the treatment of this condition. Therefore, this study contributes to professional practice, particularly for psychologists who may address the psychosocial aspects of individuals affected by this type of eating pattern, and also to the advancement of knowledge in public health.