Efficacy of psilocybin on death anxiety in terminal patients: a narrative review
Progress in Palliative Care December 1, 2025 M. Barimbing, D. Jeger, Made Edwin Sridana
ABSTRACT This narrative review synthesized the use of psilocybin-assisted therapy as a promising treatment for alleviating death anxiety in terminally ill patients. The insights presented are derived from findings reported in previous studies. Therefore, this review aimed to assess the efficacy, pharmacology, and mechanisms by which psilocybin alters brain function by affecting 5-HT2A receptors...