Psychedelic therapy (PT) may be beneficial for treating eating disorders and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and dissociative amnesia. The abstract reviews how psilocybin could help patients remember and process traumatic memories, suggesting a mechanism for its therapeutic effects.
Psilocybin treatment shows promise for anorexia nervosa, a psychiatric illness with high mortality and limited treatment options, but studies remain preliminary. This article synthesizes first-hand experiences from 10 individuals with lived experience, offering thematic insights on the potential benefits and constraints of psilocybin treatment for anorexia. The authors contextualize these perspectives within their phase 1 pilot study findings, providing a nuanced exploration of how to optimize such treatments for this vulnerable population.