COMBINATION OF PSILOCYBIN AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IMPROVES OXYTOCIN LEVELS AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN PATIENTS WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Genetics and Molecular Research 2026 Mahvash Khan, Muhammad Omar Malik, Sara Sajjad et al.
Background: Major depressive disorder is a prevalent psychological condition that is characterized by sustained low mood, dysfunction and biological dysregulation. Depression can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, and newer studies indicate that psilocybin-based therapy may improve depressive symptoms when used under supervised psychological support. Oxytocin, a neuropeptide that...