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Psilocybin Linked to Fewer Depressive Days in Bipolar Disorder

Psilocybin Linked to Fewer Depressive Days in Bipolar Disorder

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Psilocybin use was linked to fewer depressive days in bipolar disorder without more mania or psychosis.

Psilocybin use was linked to fewer depressive days in bipolar disorder without more mania or psychosis.

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Published in

Journal of Affective Disorders

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Psilocybin use reduced depressive days and increased symptom-free days in people with bipolar disorder, with no rise in mania or psychosis. These findings suggest potential benefits, but controlled research is still needed.

Psilocybin use reduced depressive days and increased symptom-free days in people with bipolar disorder, with no rise in mania or psychosis. These findings suggest potential benefits, but controlled research is still needed.

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