Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of the Quality of Life of Individuals With Eating Disorders.

Objective: To examine the quality of a broad range of life domains using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Method: Forty-eight individuals seeking inpatient treatment for an eating disorder (mean age = 29.8 years, female = 100%, white = 96.

Bright light therapy for the treatment of night eating syndrome: A pilot study.

The effect of bright light therapy (BLT) on the symptoms of night eating syndrome was evaluated. Fifteen adults completed two weeks of daily 10,000 lux BLT administered in the morning. Significant reductions were found pre-to-post treatment in night eating symptomatology, mood disturbance, and sleep disturbance.