Psilocybin Therapy: A Promising Novel Treatment for Depression in Cancer Patients
Psilocybin Therapy: A Promising Novel Treatment for Depression in Cancer Patients Cancer significantly impacts patients’ mental health, with depression being a prevalent comorbidity. Traditional antidepressants often fall short in providing adequate relief for this population. A recent phase 2 clinical trial, published in the journal CANCER, offers a beacon of hope with promising results using psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. The study, conducted by Sunstone Therapies and detailed in Wiley Online’s CANCER journal, investigated the safety, feasibility,…