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This was a small, phase 1 open-label study of 10 adult females with anorexia nervosa or partial remission who each received a single 25 mg dose of synthetic psilocybin plus psychological support. The main goal was to check safety and whether the treatment was tolerable and feasible. No serious adverse…
This paper describes a pilot study protocol that will test psilocybin-assisted therapy in 20 adult females with anorexia nervosa. Participants will get up to three oral doses (up to 25 mg) over a 6-week period, with psychological preparation, support people involved, and remote follow-up for 12 months. The study aims…
This scoping review looked at research on eating disorders (EDs) and body image dissatisfaction (BID) in migrant groups. The authors searched PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science up to January 2023 and included 11 studies from 899 records. The studies show mixed and varying prevalence numbers, examples of ED cases linked…
Researchers interviewed 10 men with diagnosed eating disorders from four NHS specialist services to learn how they experience body image. They used semi-structured interviews and analyzed the stories with Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. The analysis produced three main themes — 'Focus on Self', 'Focus on Others', and 'Systemic Influences and Pressures'…
Body-dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental illness where a person is deeply upset and focused on a perceived physical flaw. The worry can take many hours a day, lead to repeated checking or grooming, hurt work and school life, and sometimes lead to hospital stays or thoughts of suicide. Research…
