I have a pretty specific question... I'm wondering if the "Binge-Eating Disorder" is actually included in the DSM 4 as one of the disorders, or if it's just in there for one of future considerations.

Apparently it is.

http://www.edreferral.com/binge_eating_disorder.htm

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It is listed in the DSM-IV as "bulimia nervosa" (coded as #307.51).

I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.

To find out if Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is included in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition), you can follow these steps:

1. Access a copy of the DSM-IV: If you have a physical copy of the DSM-IV, you can refer to it directly. If not, you can search for online versions that have been made available. Many universities and institutions provide access to the DSM-IV through their libraries.

2. Navigate to the relevant section: The DSM-IV organizes mental disorders into different sections. To find out if BED is included, you need to locate the section that covers eating disorders. In the DSM-IV, this section is typically called "Feeding and Eating Disorders."

3. Check for BED: Once you've reached the section on eating disorders, look for the presence of Binge-Eating Disorder. The DSM-IV provides diagnostic criteria for each disorder, which will help identify whether BED is included. Look for terms such as "binge eating," "binge-eating disorder," or "binge-eating episode."

If you cannot find BED in the DSM-IV, keep in mind that the DSM is periodically updated to reflect advancements in the field of psychiatry. Binge-Eating Disorder was officially included as a separate diagnosis in the subsequent edition, the DSM-5, which was published in 2013. However, the DSM-IV might mention BED as "future considerations" or provide some other indication of its potential inclusion in future editions, so it's important to thoroughly search the section on eating disorders.

Remember to consult an updated version of the DSM, such as the DSM-5 or DSM-5-TR (Text Revision), for the most current diagnostic criteria related to Binge-Eating Disorder.