This review (2021) appraises psilocybin as a novel pharmacotherapy for treatment-resistant anorexia nervosa (AN). It observes that classic psychedelics like LSD, 5-MeO-DMT, DMT, and psilocybin show a significant decrease in anxiety and depression-like symptoms, and lasting improvement in mental health. The review suggests that classic psychedelics, psilocybin in particular, show promise in normalizing dysfunctional neurobiological systems in AN and point towards a novel treatment intervention for treatment-resistant patients.
- Published
- Journal
- OBM Neurobiology
- Authors
- Rodan, S., Aouad, P., McGregor, I. S., Maguire, S.