Psilocybin and hallucinogenic mushrooms.
Mathieu Fradet, Carlton M Kelly, Anna Donnelly, Trisha Suppes
CNS Spectrums December 1, 2024 DOI: 10.1017/s1092852924002487 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Psilocybin therapy |
| Topics | Depression Psilocybin Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Hallucinogenic mushrooms Psilocybin-assisted therapy Psychedelics Mental health treatment |
| Citations | 10 |
| Key findings | Psilocybin therapy is a promising new treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. |
Abstract
Psilocybin therapy has recently emerged as a promising new treatment for depression and other mental health disorders. This chapter summarizes the most recent data on its safety and efficacy. The delivery of psilocybin therapy and its subjective effects are also presented. Furthermore, this chapter outlines our current understanding of psilocybin's pharmacology and neurobiological effects. Other similar psychedelic substances with encouraging therapeutic potential are briefly presented.