The Therapeutic Efficacy of Psilocybin in a Preclinical Model of Depressive- and Anxiety-Like Symptomology

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The Therapeutic Efficacy of Psilocybin in a Preclinical Model of Depressive- and Anxiety-Like Symptomology

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<b>Depressive and anxiety disorders are debilitating psychiatric illnesses that affect a substantial portion of the world population. Current pharmaceutical interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are generally regarded as front-line treatments but are not universally effective at reducing symptomology. Psilocybin, the active component in Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, is a potent hallucinogenic substance that has shown promise as a pharmacological intervention for de...

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Masters

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2022

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Chafee, Henry

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Psychopharmacology / Psychophysiology / Psychology / Pharmacology / Affective Disorders / Preclinical / Hallucinogen / School: School of Psychology / Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) / Efficacy of medications / Treatment of human diseases and conditions / Degree Discipline: Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Science

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