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Maria João Heitor

2 papers in the library · publishing 2026

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A national approach in a European context: Multidisciplinary and multiprofessional recommendations on the clinical use of psychedelic substances

Neuroscience Applied September 1, 2026 Carolina Seybert, Ana Matos Pires, Luís Madeira et al.

The therapeutic benefits of psychedelics for neuropsychiatric conditions have gathered significant attention in Europe and around the world, with treatments using psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine as notable examples. However, the mind-altering effects of these substances, and the complexity of their regulatory frameworks, both within and outside of therapeutic use, imply careful clinical...

Ketamine Combined With Psychotherapy as a Treatment for Resistant Depression in a Public European Hospital.

Brain and Behavior 2026 Filipa Alves Da Silva, Rita Avelar, Bernardo Peixoto et al.

Depression affects around 280 million people worldwide, and about 30% of patients have treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine has significant scientific evidence supporting its use as an antidepressant, making it a promising approach for treatment-resistant cases. Combining ketamine with psychotherapy may enhance therapeutic response and support longer-lasting cognitive and behavioral change....