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Anita V. Chaphekar

2 papers in the library · 20 citations · publishing 2023-2024

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Psilocybin therapy and anorexia nervosa: a narrative review of safety considerations for researchers and clinicians.

Journal of Eating Disorders April 24, 2024 Amanda E. Downey, Anita V. Chaphekar, Joshua Woolley et al. 13 citations

Clinical trials using psilocybin therapy to treat anorexia nervosa (AN) are currently underway. The safety and tolerability of psilocybin is of utmost importance in individuals with AN who may present unique medical vulnerabilities. The purpose of this review is to describe how the common physiologic adverse effects of psilocybin may impact medical complications experienced by individuals with...

“But the reality is it's happening”: A qualitative study of eating disorder providers about psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy

International Journal of Eating Disorders August 8, 2023 Maxine Boyd, Joshua Woolley, Amanda E. Downey et al. 7 citations

Abstract Objective This study invited providers who care for patients with eating disorders to inform engagement, communication, and collaboration with psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy interventions. Method Medical and mental health providers who treat patients with eating disorders were recruited via professional referral networks and participant driven sampling from across California to...