Chronic pain and mood disorders co-occur, exacerbate one another and share neurobiological mechanisms, but whether a single intervention could promptly alleviate both conditions remains unclear. Here, in two chronic pain models, we show that a single dose of psilocybin induces a rapid and sustained reversal of both mechanical allodynia and anxiodepression-li...
Unknown journal
2025-10-01
Hammo A, Wisser S, Cichon J.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybinpsilocin DepressionAnxietyChronic PainBrain ImagingMechanism of ActionReceptor PharmacologyAgingAnimal Study Animal Study Prefrontal CortexAnimals
Unknown journal
2025-09-30
Borgogna NC, Owen T, Petrovitch D, Vaughn J, Johnson DAL, Pagano LA, Aita SL, Hill BD.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionRandomized Controlled TrialMeta-AnalysisSystematic ReviewReview Article Randomized Controlled Trial
The potential use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for adolescents with mental illness has sparked both interest and concern. Modern psychedelic research has focused on adults, and adolescents younger than 18 years are typically excluded due to ethical and legal challenges. To explore whether adolescents have been included in 21st century psychedelic research...
Unknown journal
2025-09-30
Rajwani K, Jacobs E, Bruce L, Hokanson J, Almonte MT, Feroz F, Waldman E, Cheung K, Levy N, Savulescu J, Singh I, Yaden DB, Earp BD.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin AnxietyPTSDReview ArticleAdolescentsSafety Review Article HumansN-Methyl-3
Role of psychedelics in psychiatryA TRUE THERAPEUTIC REVOLUTION OR A TREND? Psychedelics, long marginalized, are now gaining renewed interest in psychiatry for their therapeutic potential. Substances like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are being studied for treating conditions such as treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxi...
Unknown journal
2025-09-30
Sabé M, Seragnoli F, Penzenstadler L, Thorens G.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionAnxietyPTSDEnd-of-Life DistressClinical TrialTreatment-Resistant DepressionSafetyAdverse Events Clinical Trial HumansHallucinogens
Psilocybin increases social connectedness and has strong clinical transdiagnostic efficacy for mental illness, making it a candidate treatment to reduce maternal disconnect, anxiety, and blunted affect seen in peripartum mood disorders. However, the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in peripartum mood disorders has not been investigated. We used a social str...
Unknown journal
2025-09-29
Hatzipantelis CJ, Liu M, Love A, Leventhal SJ, Maera H, Viswanathan S, Avetisyan E, Belinsky L, Rangel MM, Jain NJ, Kelly M, Copeland C, Khatib YA, Fiehn O, Olson DE, Stolzenberg DS.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin AnxietyPharmacologyReceptor PharmacologyAnimal StudySafety Animal Study AnimalsMice
Psychedelics, such as psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, and N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), have captured the attention of scientists, artists, and seekers alike for their profound ability to alter consciousness and inspire creativity. The concept of "creation" encompasses multiple interpretations-ranging from generating novel ideas to fo...
Unknown journal
2025-09-29
Du X, Liu J, Wang X, Wang X.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin ConsciousnessCreativitySpirituality Other HumansLysergic Acid Diethylamide
Based on promising preliminary results from clinical trials, it seems likely that psychedelic substances (classic serotonergic psychedelics, such as psilocybin, and entactogens, such as MDMA) will be introduced into psychiatry as psychedelic-assisted therapy. This also raises a range of ethical questions that urgently need to be addressed before widespread r...
Unknown journal
2025-09-28
Caporuscio C, Poppe C, Gieselmann A, Repantis D.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin WellbeingClinical TrialReview ArticleSafety Clinical Trial HumansHallucinogens
ObjectiveDespite growing research on the potential mental health benefits of psychedelics, there has been limited study of these drugs in populations with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and with Hispanic and Latin American (H/L) ancestry.MethodsDemographic and clinical assessments were conducted as part of the Latin American Trans-ancestry Initiative fo...
Unknown journal
2025-09-28
Mathai DS, Robinson JO, Wagner K, Neitzke-Spruill L, Berrones D, Anderberg JL, Frederick RM, Cruz VZ, Muñoz JS, Latin American Trans-Ancestry INitiative for OCD genomics, Brazilian Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorder Working Group, Rodriguez CI, Averill LA, Crowley JJ, Storch EA, McGuire AL.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin OCDGenomics Other
Both meditation and psychedelics are widely studied for their therapeutic potential in mental health. Recent research suggests potential synergies between mindfulness practice and psychedelics, though empirical studies have primarily focused on psilocybin. This study investigates the distinct and combined effects of mindfulness practice and an ayahuasca-insp...
Unknown journal
2025-09-28
Egger K, Meling D, Polat F, Seifritz E, Avram M, Scheidegger M.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin Brain ImagingMechanism of ActionAgingWellbeingEmotional ProcessingRandomized Controlled Trial Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract Rationale: Individual variability in psilocybin response is a major challenge for psychedelic-assisted therapy, with structural brain features potentially serving as predictive biomarkers. Lewis et al. (2020) reported that rostral anterior cingulate cortex thickness predicted emotional experiences under psilocybin, suggesting cortical morphometry as...
Research Square
2025-09-24
Greguš D, Hlinka J, Tylš F, Viktorin V, Viktorinová M, Bravermanová A, Androvičová R, Andrashko V, Korčák J, Nikolič M, Adámek P, Beneš M, Páleníček T, Horáček J.
Europe PMC PREPRINT (not peer reviewed)
psilocybin AnxietyBrain ImagingConsciousnessBiomarkersAgingEmotional ProcessingHealthy Volunteers Other
BackgroundWith a rapid rise in clinical trials investigating psychogenic substances, the field faces considerable concerns regarding transparency and conflicts of interest. This study aims to systematically characterize ongoing NIH-registered clinical trials investigating psychogenic substances for psychiatric disorders as of late 2024, including research pr...
Unknown journal
2025-09-24
Havlik JL, Isaac S, Raman P, Tran N, Hidalgo K, Suppes T.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionPTSDAddictionEmotional ProcessingClinical Trial Clinical Trial HumansKetamine
Psilocybin is found in a family of mushrooms commonly known as Psilocybe. We aimed to study the antinociceptive efficacy of psilocybin using formalin-induced noxious stimuli, a model that comprises both acute and persistent pain in rats. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Psilocybin (0.1, 0.3, and 1 mg/kg, IP) or vehicle was administered, and 6 h late...
Unknown journal
2025-09-24
Inan S, Morris P, Rawls SM, Daws S.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin Chronic PainReceptor PharmacologyInflammation Other AnimalsRats
This article explores innovative pharmacologic treatments for eating disorders, focusing on psychedelics, stimulant medications, and other emerging therapies. Preliminary evidence for psychedelics (eg, psilocybin) highlight their potential to enhance cognitive flexibility and support psychological interventions in some eating disorders (eg, anorexia nervosa)...
Unknown journal
2025-09-23
Keshen A, Touyz S, Lacroix E, Hay P, McElroy SL.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin Eating DisordersClinical Trial Clinical Trial HumansCentral Nervous System Stimulants
BackgroundPsilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) has gained increasing attention in recent years as a potential treatment for depression, particularly in cases resistant to conventional therapies. This article aims to assess the efficacy of PAP in adults with various forms of depression by conducting a comprehensive review of the available literature.Method...
Unknown journal
2025-09-22
Dorczok MC, Mittmann G, Ettl T, Steiner-Hofbauer V.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionMechanism of ActionReview ArticleTreatment-Resistant Depression Review Article HumansHallucinogens
The potential for psilocybin, and other psychedelic drugs, to fulfil a much needed and potentially transformative class of psychiatric treatments has garnered significant attention. Consequently, there has been a great deal of interest and investment in accelerating its development and potential implementation in routine clinical practice. However, the expan...
Unknown journal
2025-09-22
Hosein MM, Reid MJ, Walser S, Charney S, Fonzo GA, Lewis BR, Yaden DB, Suppes T, Cordner ZA, Barrett FS.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionSafety Other
Electromagnetic field theories of consciousness propose that consciousness emerges from resonant electromagnetic field interactions rather than purely computational neural processes. This paper examines how psychedelic substances-LSD, psilocybin, ketamine, and 5-MeO-DMT-modulate consciousness through their effects on brain electromagnetic fields, as measured...
Preprints.org
2025-09-21
Hunt T.
Europe PMC PREPRINT (not peer reviewed)
psilocybin Brain ImagingMechanism of ActionReceptor PharmacologyConsciousnessCreativityDrug Interactions Other
BackgroundIn recent years, there has been a resurgence of scientific interest in psychedelics, including psilocybin, for their potential in treating neuropsychiatric disorders. However, the reward-related effects of psilocybin and its impact on behavior remain underexplored.AimsWe aimed to evaluate the potential rewarding effects of high doses of psilocybin ...
Unknown journal
2025-09-21
Bruno V, López-Canul M, Richardson B, Camarini R, Marcourakis T, Gobbi G.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin AddictionAnimal Study Animal Study
Psilocybin (4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, 1) is the main indolethyl-amine natural product of psychotropic (so-called "magic") mushrooms. The majority of 1-producing species belongs to the eponymous genus Psilocybe, for which the biosynthetic events, beginning from l-tryptophan (2), and the involved enzymes have thoroughly been characterized. Some I...
Unknown journal
2025-09-20
Schäfer T, Haun F, Rupp B, Hoffmeister D.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin Mechanism of ActionIn Vitro Study In Vitro Study AgaricalesMethyltransferases
Background & aimsThere are few effective treatments for methamphetamine use disorder, despite increasing global demand. Here, we assessed the safety and feasibility of outpatient psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine use disorder.DesignSingle arm, open label pilot study.SettingOutpatient public stimulant treatment program at St. Vincent's Hos...
Unknown journal
2025-09-19
Knock E, Siefried KJ, Bedi G, Albert S, Day RO, Ezard N, Ross M, Liknaitzky P, Brett J.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionAnxietyHeadache / MigraineRandomized Controlled TrialSafetyAdverse Events Randomized Controlled Trial
AimTo provide a balanced account of psilocybin treatment of depression for expectations to be appropriately set.MethodReview and discussion of key psilocybin efficacy studies. Reporting of side effects and risk of harm with psychedelic treatments. Comparisons and contrasts with ketamine studies of treatment-resistant depression (TRD).ResultEarly psilocybin s...
Unknown journal
2025-09-18
Beaglehole B, Manuel J.
Europe PMC Published
psilocybin DepressionReview ArticleTreatment-Resistant DepressionSafetyAdverse Events Review Article HumansKetamine