Study reveals psilocybin impacts brain connectivity, potentially beneficial for mental health treatment.

A recent study at Washington University School of Medicine found that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, impacts brain connectivity, suggesting potential for treating mental health conditions. Brain scans of seven healthy participants revealed that psilocybin disrupted established brain networks while increasing communication between them, indicating less predictable information processing and a disordered state. The study supports growing interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health treatment, but researchers acknowledge limitations and call for further investigation.

August 03, 2024
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