Perspectives on psychedelic treatment and research in eating disorders: a web-based questionnaire study of people with eating disorders

TY - JOUR

T1 - Perspectives on psychedelic treatment and research in eating disorders: a web-based questionnaire study of people with eating disorders

AU - Harding, Fiona

AU - Seynaeve, Mathieu

AU - Keeler, Johanna

AU - Himmerich, Hubertus

AU - Treasure, Janet

AU - Kan, Carol

PY - 2021/9/30

Y1 - 2021/9/30

N2 - Approximately 1.25 million people in the UK suffer from an eatingdisorder, yet the treatment options show limited efficacy, warranting the need for novel approaches. This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of people with eating disorders on the use of complementary therapies and psychedelic research and treatment. Two hundred participants with eating disorders took part in thisweb survey study. The majority of participants (70%) had used a complementary treatment to manage their eating disorder. Participants believed that psychedelic research was worthwhile in the context of a moderate level of concern. The most popular solutions to meet these concerns included providing education aroundpsychedelics and their effects and use in psychiatry and experiencing endorsement from professionals in the area. Moreover, participant responses emphasized the need for a safe, monitored environment and the patient-therapist rapport in the context of psychedelic treatment. The findings are explored concerning future trials of psychedelics as a treatment for eating disorders.

AB - Approximately 1.25 million people in the UK suffer from an eatingdisorder, yet the treatment options show limited efficacy, warranting the need for novel approaches. This study aimed to investigate the perspectives of people with eating disorders on the use of complementary therapies and psychedelic research and treatment. Two hundred participants with eating disorders took part in thisweb survey study. The majority of participants (70%) had used a complementary treatment to manage their eating disorder. Participants believed that psychedelic research was worthwhile in the context of a moderate level of concern. The most popular solutions to meet these concerns included providing education aroundpsychedelics and their effects and use in psychiatry and experiencing endorsement from professionals in the area. Moreover, participant responses emphasized the need for a safe, monitored environment and the patient-therapist rapport in the context of psychedelic treatment. The findings are explored concerning future trials of psychedelics as a treatment for eating disorders.

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U2 - 10.31083/j.jin2003059

DO - 10.31083/j.jin2003059

M3 - Review article

SN - 0219-6352

VL - 20

SP - 551

EP - 560

JO - Journal of integrative neuroscience

JF - Journal of integrative neuroscience

IS - 3

ER -