The What, Why, and How of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy (Archived)

Dr. Alan Davis presents the background and current research on psilocybin-assisted therapy, a summary of the acute and enduring effects of psilocybin, and a discussion about the features of the therapeutic approach of this novel treatment. Primary and long-term follow-up data from a randomized controlled trial of psilocybin-assisted therapy for Major Depressive Disorder are discussed, as well as future directions of this promising new line of clinical research.