A new phase 1 clinical trial has found that a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy may be a promising treatment for anorexia nervosa, a mental illness that is notoriously difficult to ...

A trailblazing study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made significant strides with a novel technique for treating anorexia nervosa (AN ...

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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe and often treatment-resistant eating disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide, predominantly females. Traditional treatments for AN have yielded only ...

Atypical anorexia mirrors anorexia with restrictive eating behaviors and psychological distress, yet even after weight loss from unhealthy behaviors, people with atypical anorexia maintain a BMI in or ...

New analysis has shown a lack of strong evidence to support current guidance on psychological therapies for treating anorexia nervosa over expert treatment as usual. The findings highlight a need for ...

Eating disorders cause immense suffering and cost the US over $65 billion dollars a year. 1 Despite this, we have yet to develop an effective biological treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN). 2 Typical ...

Deciding to seek treatment for an eating disorder is a brave first step on the path to recovery. But knowing where and how to get help can seem daunting, especially since no two eating disorders are ...

New analysis published in The Lancet Psychiatry has shown a lack of strong evidence to support current guidance on psychological therapies for treating anorexia nervosa over expert treatment as usual.