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Maria Ferrara

2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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Cannabis Use and Clinical Outcomes in First Episode Psychosis: Results From a 2‐Year Follow‐Up Study

Early Intervention in Psychiatry May 1, 2026 Ilaria Domenicano, Alice Onofrio, Domenico De Donatis et al.

ABSTRACT Aim This study aimed to investigate the association between cannabis use prior to enrollment in a First Episode Psychosis (FEP) program and prognosis, including severity of psychiatric symptoms, type of antipsychotic treatment prescribed, and clinical recovery. Methods A longitudinal cohort study was conducted on patients aged 18–35 diagnosed with affective and non‐affective psychosis...

The revival of psilocybin between scientific excitement, evidence of efficacy, and real-world challenges.

CNS Spectrums December 1, 2024 Mauro Scala, Chiara Fabbri, Paolo Fusar‐poli et al. 8 citations

The revival of psilocybin in psychopharmacological research heralds a potential paradigm shift for treating mood and anxiety disorders, and other psychiatric conditions beyond the psychotic spectrum. This critical review evaluates current evidence on psilocybin's efficacy, juxtaposing potential benefits with the practical aspects of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) and the...