Who gets included in psychedelics research? A systematic review of ethnoracial representation

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Despite psychedelics’ roots in Indigenous and minoritised communities, clinical trials overwhelmingly centre White participants. This review highlights the consequences and asks how research can change.

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New and emerging treatments for major depressive disorder

Sprouts of hope for treatment resistant depression?

Kirsten Lawson summarises a new ‘state of the art review’ in the BMJ which focuses on novel and emerging pharmacotherapy and neuromodulation for people with ‘treatment resistant depression’.

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Ayahuasca-induced increases in brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF) associated with reduced depression

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Pascal Immanuel Michael summarises a recent RCT, which looks at how a single dose of the psychedelic Ayahuasca may help people with severe depression who have not benefited from more traditional treatment.

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