Early explorations of the neuroscience of pica

We know very little about what causes Pica. In this post, I discuss the latest research regarding the biology behind the development of Pica.

Key Points:

• Pica is the compulsive eating of non-edibles by both humans and non-humans.

• Malnutrition, memory deficits, anxiety, and kidney dysfunction could contribute to Pica development.

• Medications for obsessive-compulsive disorder have helped eliminate Pica symptoms.

#psychology #neuroscience

Read the full article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-neuroscience-eating-disorders/202108/early-explorations-the-neuroscience-pica