Editorial: Down the rabbit hole - the psychological and neural mechanisms of psychedelic compounds and their use in treating mental health and medical conditions.
Front Psychiatry June 10, 2024 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1431389
Summary
Psychedelic compounds show remarkable potential in treating mental health conditions by altering brain connectivity and emotional processing. Research reveals these substances can help rewire neural pathways, reducing depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. When administered in controlled settings, psychedelics may offer breakthrough treatments for patients who haven't responded to traditional therapies.
Abstract
Editorial: Down the rabbit hole - the psychological and neural mechanisms of psychedelic compounds and their use in treating mental health and medical conditions.