psilocybin research
About the Research
For Depression, Anxiety
For Depression, Anxiety
There are several prominent studies supporting psilocybin's potential across various domains. These studies collectively provide strong evidence for the efficacy of psilocybin across a range of mental health conditions and for its capacity to facilitate spiritual experiences and personal growth. However, further research, including large-scale clinical trials, is needed to fully understand the safety and efficacy of psilocybin-assisted guided support across these various domains.
Related studies:
Long-term follow-up of psilocybin-facilitated smoking cessation
Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical Experiences in the Treatment of Tobacco Addiction
For Depression, Anxiety
For Depression, Anxiety
For Depression, Anxiety
One study, conducted by Griffiths et al. and published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2016, investigated the effects of psilocybin on depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer. It was a randomized double-blind trial, meaning that neither the participants nor the researchers knew who received psilocybin and who received a placebo until after the study was completed. The study found that psilocybin produced substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety symptoms in these patients. This suggests that psilocybin-assisted services may hold promise aiding the psychological distress often experienced by individuals facing life-threatening illnesses such as cancer.
For Addiction
For Depression, Anxiety
For Addiction
An article authored by Bogenschutz et al. and published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology in 2015 presents a proof-of-concept study on psilocybin-assisted sessions for alcohol dependence. In this study, individuals struggling with alcohol dependence were administered psilocybin in conjunction with support sessions. The aim of the study was to explore the potential of psilocybin-assisted sessions as a novel approach for addressing alcohol dependence. The results of the study suggested that psilocybin-assisted sessions were safe and feasible, with preliminary evidence indicating potential efficacy in reducing alcohol dependence and promoting abstinence. This study represents an important step in investigating the potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin, in addressing substance use disorders, including alcohol dependence.
Psilocybin-assisted treatment for alcohol dependence: a proof-of-concept study
For Trauma
For Spiritual Exploration
For Addiction
A 2018 study, conducted by researchers at Imperial College London and led by Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, investigated the potential effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Published in Psychopharmacology, the study demonstrated reductions in symptoms of PTSD, as well as improvements in mood and quality of life, following psilocybin-assisted sessions. This research suggests that psilocybin may hold promise as a novel wellness approach for individuals suffering from PTSD, offering potential benefits beyond conventional treatments.
For Spiritual Exploration
For Spiritual Exploration
For Spiritual Exploration
Another study conducted by Griffiths et al. and published in Psychopharmacology in 2011 investigated the immediate and long-term effects of psilocybin-induced mystical experiences. It was conducted at Johns Hopkins University. The study found that a high dose of psilocybin reliably produced mystical-type experiences in participants. These experiences were associated with long-term positive changes in attitudes, moods, and behavior. The research suggests that psilocybin-induced mystical experiences may have enduring psychological benefits, highlighting the potential helpful effects of psilocybin beyond the acute drug effects.
For Personal Growth
For Spiritual Exploration
For Spiritual Exploration
The study conducted by Watts et al. and published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology in 2017 explored patients' subjective experiences after receiving psilocybin-assisted sessions for treatment-resistant depression. This qualitative study was conducted at Imperial College London. Many participants reported increased feelings of connectedness to others, nature, and the universe, as well as greater acceptance of themselves and their experiences. These findings suggest that psilocybin-assisted services may facilitate profound psychological experiences that promote feelings of acceptance and interconnectedness, which could have positive benefits for individuals with treatment-resistant depression.