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Tackling Anorexia
Casey discusses the complexities of anorexia, highlighting its high mortality rate and the challenges faced by psychiatrists. He emphasizes the potential for innovative treatment approaches, drawing parallels between anorexia and obesity disorders. With ongoing research into brain stimulation techniques, there is hope for developing effective therapies in the near future.In this clip
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Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91
Related Questions
What exactly is happening in my brain when I binge eat, especially in relation to the nucleus accumbens, as discussed in the episode Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91 and the clip Compulsive Eating Disorders? Is it an issue of dopamine or reward circuitry, or is it more about an inability to pause and reflect before acting on an urge? How does this compare to other compulsive behaviors like addiction or OCD?
Dr. Halpern mentions a new method of brain stimulation — what is that tool, and how does it work? Is it something currently available or still in research phases? Would it ever be appropriate or effective for someone like me who doesn’t respond to traditional therapy or medication?
How does deep brain stimulation work for eating disorders as discussed in the episode Dr. Casey Halpern: Biology & Treatments for Compulsive Eating & Behaviors | Huberman Lab Podcast #91 and the clip Brain Stimulation Insights?