A Single Dose Of Psilocybin Can Lead To ‘Rapid’ And ‘Long-Lasting’ Improvements In Depression, Study Indicates
May 26, 2026 by marijuanamoment.net
A Single Dose Of Psilocybin Can Lead To ‘Rapid’ And ‘Long-Lasting’ Improvements In Depression, Study Indicates
Clinical research into psilocybin-assisted therapy is adding to growing interest in psychedelic compounds as potential treatments for depression. A recent randomised trial found that a single dose of psilocybin, combined with psychotherapy, was associated with rapid improvements in depressive symptoms, with some effects lasting for several months. Researchers note, however, that the long-term benefits remain uncertain and that repeated or maintenance treatment may be needed to prevent relapse. The findings contribute to broader scientific debate over how psychedelic therapies should be studied, regulated, and integrated into mental health care.
