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PLOS mental health.

ISSN 2837-8156

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2025

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Knowledge, perceptions, and use of psychedelics for mental health among autistic adults: An online survey

PLOS mental health. December 26, 2025 Sahba Afsharnia, Vivian Liang, Yona Lunsky et al. 1 citation

Psychedelics such as psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA have shown promise in treating mental health conditions (e.g., depression, post-traumatic stress disorder) among neurotypical individuals, i.e., typically developing individuals without a diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition. However, their therapeutic potential for treating co-occurring mental-health conditions in autistic individuals remains...

Ketamine for mental health - A naturalistic inventory of prescribing practices, safety, and adverse effects

PLOS mental health. April 2, 2025 Marta Stuart, Ian Stefanuk, Rebecca Comeau et al. 1 citation

Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist, long used for its anesthetic and pain reducing properties, but has more recently demonstrated efficacy for treating depression. Evidence is also emerging for other psychiatric indications including posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and to support psychotherapy. In this context, there is greater demand for...