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Psilocybin Shifts Brain Activity, Promises Future Depression Treatment

3/20/2026

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A study published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry shows psilocybin shifts brain activity from a resting state to a highly engaged pattern, with changes correlating with the intensity of psychedelic experiences.
The study involved 25 healthy participants and used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity.
Future research will explore psilocybin's effects in clinical populations, including major depressive disorder, and identify biological markers for treatment response.

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Story summary

A study published in Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry shows psilocybin shifts brain activity from a resting state to a highly engaged pattern, with changes correlating with the intensity of psychedelic experiences.
The study involved 25 healthy participants and used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure brain activity.
Future research will explore psilocybin's effects in clinical populations, including major depressive disorder, and identify biological markers for treatment response.