Which Psychotherapy Model Should be Used in Psilocybin Treatment for Depression?
Elena Koning, Pedro Starzynski Bacchi, Cristiano Chaves, Fabiano A. Gomes, Elisa Brietzke
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2025-1197 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBoth models of psychological intervention in psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAP) may have clinical relevance for treating depression. Future research should standardize reporting of psychological interventions in PAP and use comparative study designs to better evaluate non-specific and specific treatment models, which could inform clinical guidelines.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Psychological intervention Relevance law Depression economics Psychological therapy |
| Key finding | Both models of psychological intervention in psilocybin-assisted therapy may have clinical relevance for depression treatment. |
Abstract
Although each PAP model differs, both may have clinical relevance in depression treatment. Future work should explore the standardized reporting of psychological interventions in PAP and comparative study designs to better evaluate non-specific and specific models and inform treatment guidelines.