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Combining DMT with SSRIs Bolsters DMT's Efficacy in Treating Severe Depression

Combining DMT with SSRIs Bolsters DMT’s Efficacy in Treating Severe Depression

The psychedelic renaissance movement was ignited by the idea that classical psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, LSD and DMT are potentially more effective in treating mental health conditions than traditional medications such as SSRIs. Now,…
SSRIs and SNRIs Weaken Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds

SSRIs and SNRIs Appear to Weaken Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds

A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs appear to decrease psilocybin’s effects relative to non-serotonergic antidepressants.

Can You Combine Psychedelics and Antidepressants? A Dive into Potential Interactions and Safety

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Is it safe to mix psychedelics and antidepressants like SSRIs? In this article, we look at the research to assess the potential risks.
Antidepressant Effects of Psychedelics May Be Linked to Intracellular Signaling

Antidepressant Effects of Psychedelics May Be Linked to Intracellular Signaling

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A recent paper published in the February 2023 issue of Science has elucidated a groundbreaking discovery about how psychedelics may enact their antidepressant effects.
Depression SSRIS and Psychedelics

The Truth about Depression: Serotonin, SSRIs and Psychedelics

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A new review finds that the chemical imbalance model of depression is wrong. What lessons can we learn about depression, SSRIs and psychedelics?
New Study Suggests SSRI Drugs Can Be Used Safely with Psilocybin to Treat DepressionShutterstock.com

New Study Suggests SSRI Drugs Can Be Used Safely with Psilocybin to Treat Depression

“If the results are confirmed in subsequent studies ... antidepressants may no longer need to be stopped for psilocybin treatment,” says MindMed Executive President Dr. Miri Halperin Wernli.