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Riikka-Liisa Johanna Ajantaival

2 papers in the library · 188 citations · publishing 2021-2022

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The effects of psilocybin on cognitive and emotional functions in healthy participants: Results from a phase 1, randomised, placebo-controlled trial involving simultaneous psilocybin administration and preparation

Journal of Psychopharmacology 2022 James Rucker, Lindsey Marwood, Riikka-Liisa Johanna Ajantaival et al. 101 citations

Background: Psilocybin, a psychoactive serotonin receptor partial agonist, has been reported to acutely reduce clinical symptoms of depressive disorders. Psilocybin’s effects on cognitive function have not been widely or systematically studied. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the safety of simultaneous administration of psilocybin to healthy participants in the largest randomised...

Development and Evaluation of a Therapist Training Program for Psilocybin Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression in Clinical Research

Frontiers in Psychiatry February 3, 2021 Sara Tai, Elizabeth M. Nielson, Molly Lennard-Jones et al. 87 citations

Introduction: Psychological support throughout psilocybin therapy is mandated by regulators as an essential part of ensuring participants' physical and psychological safety. There is an increased need for specially trained therapists who can provide high-quality care to participants in clinical studies. This paper describes the development and practical implementation of a therapist training...