Psilocybin Treatment as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: Therapeutic Rationale & Considerations for Protocol Development
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This narrative review by Koning, Gamberg, and Keshen explores the theoretical rationale for combining psilocybin treatment with cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders. It outlines potential neurobiological and psychological mechanisms that may enhance therapeutic engagement and reduce dropout rates. The authors propose considerations for protocol development and highlight clinical and research priorities for testing the intervention's feasibility, safety, and efficacy.
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- Author
- Elena Koning (Dalhousie University), Susan Gamberg (Dalhousie University), Aaron Keshen (Dalhousie University)
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- 2026-03-06
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- gold
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- 10.3390/bs16030376
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@article{allodium:23f08e3790ab45b1,
title = {Psilocybin Treatment as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: Therapeutic Rationale \& Considerations for Protocol Development},
author = {Elena Koning and Susan Gamberg and Aaron Keshen},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.3390/bs16030376},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16030376}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Psilocybin Treatment as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: Therapeutic Rationale & Considerations for Protocol Development AU - Koning, Elena AU - Gamberg, Susan AU - Keshen, Aaron PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.3390/bs16030376 UR - https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16030376 ER -
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Koning, E., Gamberg, S., & Keshen, A. (2026). Psilocybin Treatment as an Adjunct to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders: Therapeutic Rationale & Considerations for Protocol Development. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs16030376
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