Depression: Psilocybin etwas besser als Escitalopram
Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie – August 01, 2022
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Remarkably, a single dose of psilocybin significantly reduced depression symptoms more than daily escitalopram. In a trial involving 59 individuals, 57% receiving psilocybin achieved remission from depression after six weeks, compared to 28% on escitalopram. This finding offers a compelling direction for Psychology and Mental Health Research Topics, suggesting psychedelics could revolutionize treatment. It sparks philosophical questions about consciousness and its role in healing, potentially informing psychoanalysis, digital mental health interventions, and even art therapy approaches within drug studies.
Abstract
Carhart-Harris R, Giribaldi B, Nutt DJ et al. Trial of psilocybin versus escitalopram for depression. N Engl J Med 2021; 384: 1402–1411. doi:10.1056/ NEJMoa2032994