Psychedelics and the Serotonin Hypothesis of Eating Disorders
Brain Sciences August 21, 2025 Dean Bilenker, Nicole M. Avena 2 citations
Recent advances in psychedelic research have renewed interest in their therapeutic potential for psychiatric disorders characterized by cognitive and behavioral rigidity. This review examines the rationale for using serotonergic psychedelics—particularly 5-HT2A receptor agonists such as psilocybin—in the treatment of eating disorders (EDs), including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN),...