therapeutic action: Rapid and sustained improvement in depressive symptoms

Interactions between classic psychedelics and serotonergic antidepressants: Effects on the acute psychedelic subjective experience, well-being and depressive symptoms from a prospective survey study

This study examines how antidepressant medications (like SSRIs) affect the experience of classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. Researchers found that people taking these antidepressants experienced less intense emotional and mystical effects from psychedelics, but surprisingly, both groups showed similar improvements in mood and well-being several weeks later. This raises important questions about whether patients need to stop their antidepressants before using psychedelics therapeutically.

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Psilocybin: Systematic review of its use in the treatment of depression

Researchers reviewed scientific studies on psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, as a treatment for depression. The studies showed that psilocybin significantly reduced depressive symptoms faster than standard treatments, with minimal side effects. This suggests psilocybin could be a promising new option for people with depression who haven’t benefited from traditional medications.

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