Understanding experiences of psychedelic treatments for eating disorders: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies.
BMC Medicine May 19, 2026 Rebecca Morris, Ayse Gundogan, Vanessa Lawrence et al.
Eating disorders (EDs) have complex presentations with high rates of comorbidities and low recovery rates. Current treatment options often lack sufficiency in improving ED symptoms. Psychedelic-assisted therapies represent a novel treatment approach for the treatment of EDs, with research documenting preliminary positive evidence. However, psychedelics have their own challenges and risks which...
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Psychedelic-assisted therapy
Psychedelics
Eating disorders
Individual experiences
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