Trajectory of Antidepressant Effects after Single- or Two-Dose Administration of Psilocybin: A Systematic Review and Multivariate Meta-Analysis
This comprehensive analysis of 10 clinical trials shows that psilocybin, a compound from magic mushrooms, can rapidly reduce depression symptoms starting within one day of administration and maintain these benefits for up to 6 months. Higher doses and two treatment sessions produced better results than single lower doses. While psilocybin did raise blood pressure temporarily, it was generally well-tolerated with dropout rates similar to placebo.