Psychedelic drugs as new tools in psychiatric therapeutics.
Braz J Psychiatry March 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1590/1516-4446-2020-0012 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsychedelic drugs are emerging as novel therapeutic agents for psychiatric care, offering potential to reconfigure brain pathways and treat mental health challenges like depression and anxiety. These compounds may induce neuroplasticity, altering neural pathways to improve mood and outlook. The work discusses how psychedelics represent a new frontier in psychiatric therapeutics, moving beyond traditional treatments to directly engage brain reconfiguration for therapeutic benefit.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Anxiety Depression Neuroplasticity |
| Keywords | Mental health challenges Therapeutic benefits Mood |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key finding | Argues that psychedelic drugs represent novel therapeutic tools for psychiatric conditions. |
Abstract
Psychedelic drugs as new tools in psychiatric therapeutics.