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Eating disorders are common psychological/psychosomatic disorders that cause disturbance in physical and mental health and quality of life. Binge eating disorder, in spite of being the most prevalent eating disorder, has not been largely investigated. In this article, we discuss the definition, classification, epidemiology, and physiopathology of different eating disorders, and then we focus on binge eating disorder.

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Aim and Background: The phenomenon of suicide has attracted the attention of many researchers. However, not many Iranian researchers have focused on the role of domestic violence in suicidal behavior. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between the frequency of suicide attempts and domestic abuse. Methods and Materials: This cross-sectional survey was conducted on 246 married women who had attempted suicide and were hospitalized in the toxicology ward of Khorshid Hospital affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, in 2015. The subjects were randomly selected and interviewed using the Hudson scale. Data were analyzed using chi-square test, t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis in SPSS software. Findings: Among the variables associated with abuse, duration of abuse, history of physical violence, and the intensity of non-physical abuse had significant relationships with the number of suicide attempts. With each unit increase in standard deviation of physical abuse, the chance of suicide increased by 0.37%. This chance increased by 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively, in the case of non-physical violence and prolonged abuse. Conclusions: Without a doubt, domestic violence, depending on the duration and severity of abuse, increased the chance of suicide. Social and legal measures to prevent domestic abuse can reduce the risk of suicide.

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Aim and Background: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in women with sexual dysfunctions resistant to common sex therapy (cognitive-behavioral and bio-medical), and evaluate improvement maintenance in follow-up. Methods and Materials: This study was based on a single-subject research design which consisted of screening and intervention. 5 patients entered the study with several inclusion criteria, and therapeutic screening was performed among female clients with sexual dysfunctions in Tehran, Iran. The participants underwent intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Data were collected using Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Sexual Quality of Life-Female (SQOL-F) questionnaire, and Subjective Evaluation of Partner’s Sexual Function (SEOPSF) scale. Findings: Intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy, in comparison to common sex therapy, improved sexual function among the participoants, and moveed them above the normal cut-off point. Moreover, this change led to significant promotion of their sexual quality of life. The trend of changes, when the first breakthrough to the unconscious occurred in a subject, showed considerable growth which could be the evidence for psychodynamic etiology of sexual dysfunction. The promotion of sexual function and sexual quality of life in subjects was remarkable during the 8 th week follow-up session. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that in such a condition, contemporary dynamic psychotherapy with an integrative, intensive, and short-term nature can be known as a suitable alternative for common sex therapy, and the intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy seems to be the best choice in this regard.