progscrape: psilocybin

A study examining outcomes of a 2021 clinical trial that found psilocybin effectively treated major depressive disorder linked a stronger relationship between study participants & clinicians to lower depression scores 1 year later-pointing to the importance of the therapeutic alliance.

2 years ago news.osu.edu psilocybin trial

Scientists investigate whether a compound found in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, could play a role in combating the effects of diabetes

2 years ago psypost.org diabetes medicine psilocybin

Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments

2 years ago psypost.org medicine

A new study did not find a significant link between patients’ expectations and their actual responses to psilocybin therapy in the treatment of depression

2 years ago psypost.org psilocybin psychology

Psychological experiences underlie psilocybin therapy's success: Mystical experiences and ego dissolution identified as key mediators

2 years ago psypost.org psilocybin psychology

A recent study reveals new insights into how psilocybin-assisted therapy modifies brain function in people with alcohol use disorder

2 years ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

A new study suggests possible benefits of using psilocybin-containing mushroom extract over its chemically synthesized counterpart

2 years ago psypost.org medicine

Individuals who use psychedelic substances like LSD and psilocybin may experience a significant increase in unusual visual phenomena, such as seeing patterns or intense colors that are not there

2 years ago psypost.org psilocybin psychology

By observing the effects of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic “magic” mushrooms, on larval zebrafish, scientists uncovered that it not only stimulates exploratory behavior but also buffers against stress-induced changes in activity patterns.

2 years ago nature.com neuroscience psilocybin

Low doses of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, can help to reduce the challenging effects and enhance the positive experiences associated with psychedelic drugs like LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and psilocybin…

2 years ago nature.com mdma neuroscience psilocybin