Manic episode following psilocybin use in a man with bipolar II disorder: a case report
Frontiers in Psychiatry September 22, 2023 Haniya J Halim, Bradley G Burk, Rachel E Fargason et al. 13 citations
A 21-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of bipolar II disorder developed a manic episode after ingesting psilocybin in hallucinogenic mushrooms. Psilocybin is being studied as a treatment for depression and other conditions, but patients at risk for mania are typically excluded from research due to concerns about inducing mania. This case highlights the need for further investigation into the risks of psilocybin and other psychedelics in people with bipolar disorder, who may have high rates of depression, impulsivity, and substance use.