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Single psilocybin dose can relieve cancer-related depression long-term | A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years,
A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, its findings demonstrate the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer treatment.
The present trial assessed the long-term effectiveness of a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychological support in adult patients with cancer and depression. The HAM-A analyzes anxiety severity by looking at 14 items, including tension, fears, insomnia, memory and concentration, sensory and physical symptoms. “Notably, our findings suggest that a single 25-mg dose of psilocybin, combined with psychological support, can produce durable improvements in mental health,” Agrawal said.
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