Serotonergic psychedelics are promising treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders, and their immunomodulatory effects may contribute to their clinical efficacy. However, we lack a systematic review and meta-analysis of these effects across in vitro, in vivo non-human, and human studies. We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, PsycINFO, LILACS and ClinicalTrials.gov for all...
Balancing the need for effective treatments against the potential for serious adverse events in those undergoing psilocybin therapy with a family history of BD, we argue for caution in psychedelic clinical trials but not outright exclusion of these individuals. Our risk stratification tool allows for more nuanced inclusion and exclusion criteria.