#196: Is Psychedelic Therapy a Future Treatment for Anorexia? Exploring the Research with Dr. Marissa Raymond-Flesch
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Marissa Raymond-Flesch, a leading researcher exploring the potential of psychedelic therapies as a treatment for anorexia.
Eating disorders have long been treated through talk therapy, nutrition support, and medication, but what happens when these approaches aren’t enough?
We dive into:
The science behind psychedelic therapy and its emerging applications in mental health.
Current research on psychedelics for anorexia and what the early findings suggest.
How psychedelic therapy could complement traditional approaches to eating disorder care.
The ethical and safety considerations surrounding this innovative treatment.
Questions researchers are still asking and the future possibilities in the field.
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone with lived experience, this episode offers a thoughtful, evidence-based look at a groundbreaking frontier in eating disorder treatment.
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About Marissa
Dr. Marissa Raymond-Flesch is a Professor in the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies and the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. She earned her undergraduate degree from MIT, her medical degree from Cornell, and her public health training at Columbia University. Clinically, she practices adolescent and young adult medicine with patients ages 12 to 26, including as a physician in UCSF’s Eating Disorder Program. Her research focuses on improving equitable access to care for youth and investigating novel treatments for eating disorders. She is the Principal Investigator of UCSF’s Study of Psilocybin for Anorexia Nervosa in Young Adults (SPANYA) trial.
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