Psychology & Behavioral Science Active Updated Jun 27, 2026
Psilocybin's move into the clinic
Once taboo, psilocybin is being tested as a fast-acting treatment for depression and suicidal thoughts, with early and surprising signals in advanced dementia.
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Jun 27, 2026 Latest
A report described psilocybin temporarily restoring speech and mobility in a case of advanced Alzheimer's.
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Jun 17, 2026
USC launched a clinical trial pairing psilocybin with mindfulness meditation, and a case described a woman in her eighties with advanced Alzheimer's briefly recovering speech after a dose.
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Jun 14, 2026
A study reported that a single dose of psilocybin gave months of relief from chronic suicidal thoughts.
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