Dr Anna Lembke

Dr Anna Lembke is a leading expert in addiction medicine and a Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University. With over two decades of clinical experience, she specialises in the treatment of substance use disorders and behavioural addictions, with a focus on the intersection between neuroscience, mental health, and modern society.

Her work explores how contemporary lifestyles — including digital consumption and instant gratification — are reshaping the brain’s reward system and contributing to rising rates of addiction globally. Dr Lembke is widely recognised for translating complex scientific insights into practical strategies for recovery and long-term wellbeing.