The UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR) delivers customized, innovative, and scientifically-supported initiatives that incorporate neurobiological, mental, physical, affective, interpersonal, and contextual factors to manage diverse eating patterns. We are pioneering advanced interventions designed to condition your mind and physique to counteract binge eating and excessive intake. Our therapeutic offerings harness neurobiological strategies to enhance eating regulation, such as guiding individuals to refrain from consuming food past satiety (managing urges), identifying signals of hunger and fullness, reducing preoccupation with meals, and fostering both bodily and emotional defenses against detrimental foods. We also apply established approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Family-Based Therapy, and Behavioral Weight Management. Our dedicated, knowledgeable specialists are expertly equipped to address binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. Additionally, we provide complimentary research opportunities focused on binge eating and weight control for both adults and adolescents.
Overview of UCSD CHEAR
The UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR) delivers customized, innovative, and scientifically-supported initiatives that incorporate neurobiological, mental, physical, affective, interpersonal, and contextual factors to manage diverse eating patterns. We are pioneering advanced interventions designed to condition your mind and physique to counteract binge eating and excessive intake. Our therapeutic offerings harness neurobiological strategies to enhance eating regulation, such as guiding individuals to refrain from consuming food past satiety (managing urges), identifying signals of hunger and fullness, reducing preoccupation with meals, and fostering both bodily and emotional defenses against detrimental foods. We also apply established approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Family-Based Therapy, and Behavioral Weight Management. Our dedicated, knowledgeable specialists are expertly equipped to address binge eating disorder, obesity, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia nervosa. Additionally, we provide complimentary research opportunities focused on binge eating and weight control for both adults and adolescents.