Risks of using psilocybin in treatment of treatment-resistant depression
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: IntroductionAs depression rates continue to rise globally, the need for more effective and innovative treatments has become increasingly urgent, highlighting the potential impact of psilocybin as a promising therapeutic option. However, to ensure its safe and effective integration into clinical practice, it is essential to establish robust safety parameters for its administration. This paper focuses on addressing the risks associated with psilocybin therapy. We believe this paper can help understand risks as a platform for safety based treatment. Material and Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the PubMed and Google Scholar databases, supplemented by references cited in the initially identified articles. The search focused on studies and reviews addressing the challenges and risks associated with psilocybin use in the treatment of treatment-resistant depression (TRD).
Authors: Michał Orzechowski, Joanna Orzechowska, Paulina Fijałek, Jan Karczmarz, Aleksandra Paprocka, Marika Gutowska, Agnieszka Kosińska, Urszula Świrk, Wiktoria Belcarz, Karolina Kalinowska
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408197223