Structured self-help treatment has been found to cause significant reductions in binge-eating episodes, depression, and eating disorder psychopathology 12 months after treatment. Final abstinence rates were found to range from 45 to 53%. However, it is important to note that structured self-help treatment did not lead to any significant reduction in BMI and may thus not be the most suitable method of treatment for those suffering from obesity or other weight-related medical complications.