Can psilocybin help a patient with chronic depression?
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) August 31, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22215431 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Commentary Peer reviewed |
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| Topics | Depression Psilocybin |
| Key points | Argues that evidence for psilocybin in chronic depression is limited and primarily based on treatment-resistant cases, and that while promising results exist, more targeted and extensive research is needed. |
Abstract
Evidence for psilocybin use in chronic depression is limited, primarily focusing on treatment-resistant cases. While promising results have been noted in studies, more targeted and extensive research is needed.
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Argues that evidence for psilocybin in chronic depression is limited and primarily based on treatment-resistant cases, and that while promising results exist, more targeted and extensive research is needed.
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