Psychotherapy with Psilocybin for Depression: Systematic Review
Behavioral Sciences March 31, 2023 Jonathan Joseph Dawood Hristova, Virtudes Pérez-Jover 39 citations
Psilocybin therapy, combined with psychological support, shows promising potential for treating major depressive disorder. A review of eight studies found that one or two doses of psilocybin, administered alongside therapeutic support, can produce rapid and substantial improvements in depressive symptoms and well-being that last for months. The therapy also enhances introspective capacity. These benefits were observed in cases of treatment-resistant depression and depression related to life-threatening illnesses like cancer. The findings affirm the efficiency of this approach for the 280 million people worldwide affected by depression, a leading cause of disability.