Psychedelics to Treat Anorexia: Psilocybin Research at Imperial College London
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Overview
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Explore groundbreaking research on using psilocybin to treat anorexia in this 18-minute talk by Dr. Kate Godfrey, Research Associate at Imperial College London's Department of Brain Sciences. Gain insights into the nature of anorexia, the potential of psychedelics in treatment, and the details of a pioneering study. Learn about key inclusion criteria, study design, and preliminary results, including the impact on patients' readiness for change and motivation. Understand the adverse events observed and the implications for future treatment approaches in this cutting-edge exploration of psychedelic therapy for eating disorders.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is anorexia
Psychedelics and anorexia
The study
Key inclusion criteria
Study design
Preliminary results
Readiness of motivation
Adverse events
Taught by
Imperial College London