Previous research by scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine found that treatment with psilocybin relieved symptoms of major depressive disorder in adults for up to a month. Now, the results of a follow-up study indicate that psychotherapy-assisted treatment with psilocybin produces significant antidepressant effects that may last for over a year in some patients.
A report on the new study has been published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
"Our discovery demonstrates a promising therapeutic approach that, under carefully controlled conditions, can lead to significant and lasting improvement in people with depression," said Natalie Gukasyan, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Johns Hop...
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