The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review
Introduction: The word “psychedelic” derives from the Greek language and can be loosely translated as “mind manifesting” which is to convey that these substances allow the mind to unleash its hidden potential. Psilocybin is considered to be a “classic psychedelic” and is most commonly found in the...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Kazimierz Wielki University
2023-08-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/45024 |
| _version_ | 1827865605250744320 |
|---|---|
| author | Justyna Woźniak Rafał Bogacz Magdalena Gaik Ewa Uram Inga Magda Karol Womperski Magdalena Osuch |
| author_facet | Justyna Woźniak Rafał Bogacz Magdalena Gaik Ewa Uram Inga Magda Karol Womperski Magdalena Osuch |
| author_sort | Justyna Woźniak |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description |
Introduction: The word “psychedelic” derives from the Greek language and can be loosely translated as “mind manifesting” which is to convey that these substances allow the mind
to unleash its hidden potential. Psilocybin is considered to be a “classic psychedelic” and is most commonly found in the form of so-called “magic mushrooms”. Due to its unique properties psilocybin has been used during religious ceremonies and rituals for centuries and more recently also explored in a medical context. Nowadays many studies are being carried out to prove
the efficacy of its use in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders.
Aim of study: Review of the current knowledge on the subject of psilocybin applied in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression and addiction.
Methods and materials: A review of chosen literature was carried out in the PubMed database and Google Scholar using the following phrases: psilocybin, psychedelics, psychedelic-assisted therapy, major depressive disorder, addiction.
Results: Recent studies suggest that psilocybin may be an effective form of treatment for
cancer-related psychiatric distress, treatment-resistant depression and addiction. There are some reports of psilocybin being useful when treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and cluster headaches.
Conclusions: More large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled studies are required to prove these promising findings. Psychological support is crucial during the treatment with psilocybin.
|
| first_indexed | 2024-03-12T14:51:21Z |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj.art-0d60482f2eaf47089b96029c3cfa5bcf |
| institution | Directory Open Access Journal |
| issn | 2391-8306 |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2024-03-12T14:51:21Z |
| publishDate | 2023-08-01 |
| publisher | Kazimierz Wielki University |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Journal of Education, Health and Sport |
| spelling | doaj.art-0d60482f2eaf47089b96029c3cfa5bcf2023-08-15T10:48:21ZengKazimierz Wielki UniversityJournal of Education, Health and Sport2391-83062023-08-0143110.12775/JEHS.2023.43.01.009The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – reviewJustyna Woźniak0Rafał Bogacz1Magdalena Gaik2Ewa Uram3Inga Magda4Karol Womperski5Magdalena Osuch6Wrocław Medical University, Wybrzeże L. Pasteura 1, 50-367 WrocławLower Silesian Oncology Center in Wrocław, Plac Ludwika Hirszfelda 12, 53-413 WrocławLower Silesian Oncology Center in Wrocław, Plac Ludwika Hirszfelda 12, 53-413 WrocławLower Silesian Oncology Center in Wrocław, Plac Ludwika Hirszfelda 12, 53-413 Wrocław5 Military Clinical Hospital SPZOZ, Wrocławska 1-3, 30-901 Kraków Wrocław Medical University Wybrzeże L. Pasteura 1, 50-367 WrocławJ. Dietl Specialist Hospital, Skarbowa 4, 31-121 Kraków Introduction: The word “psychedelic” derives from the Greek language and can be loosely translated as “mind manifesting” which is to convey that these substances allow the mind to unleash its hidden potential. Psilocybin is considered to be a “classic psychedelic” and is most commonly found in the form of so-called “magic mushrooms”. Due to its unique properties psilocybin has been used during religious ceremonies and rituals for centuries and more recently also explored in a medical context. Nowadays many studies are being carried out to prove the efficacy of its use in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. Aim of study: Review of the current knowledge on the subject of psilocybin applied in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, such as major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression and addiction. Methods and materials: A review of chosen literature was carried out in the PubMed database and Google Scholar using the following phrases: psilocybin, psychedelics, psychedelic-assisted therapy, major depressive disorder, addiction. Results: Recent studies suggest that psilocybin may be an effective form of treatment for cancer-related psychiatric distress, treatment-resistant depression and addiction. There are some reports of psilocybin being useful when treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and cluster headaches. Conclusions: More large-scale, randomized, placebo-controlled studies are required to prove these promising findings. Psychological support is crucial during the treatment with psilocybin. https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/45024psylocibinpsychodelicspsychodelic-assisted therapymajor depressive disorderaddiction |
| spellingShingle | Justyna Woźniak Rafał Bogacz Magdalena Gaik Ewa Uram Inga Magda Karol Womperski Magdalena Osuch The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review Journal of Education, Health and Sport psylocibin psychodelics psychodelic-assisted therapy major depressive disorder addiction |
| title | The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review |
| title_full | The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review |
| title_fullStr | The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review |
| title_short | The use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders – review |
| title_sort | use of psilocybin in the treatment of psychiatric disorders review |
| topic | psylocibin psychodelics psychodelic-assisted therapy major depressive disorder addiction |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/JEHS/article/view/45024 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT justynawozniak theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT rafałbogacz theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT magdalenagaik theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT ewauram theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT ingamagda theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT karolwomperski theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT magdalenaosuch theuseofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT justynawozniak useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT rafałbogacz useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT magdalenagaik useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT ewauram useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT ingamagda useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT karolwomperski useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview AT magdalenaosuch useofpsilocybininthetreatmentofpsychiatricdisordersreview |