Author Interviews, Depression, JAMA, LSD-Psychodelics / 19.05.2026

Editor's note: This piece discusses mental health issues. If you have experienced suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide and want to seek help, you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741-741 or call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. [caption id="attachment_73822" align="alignleft" width="200"]Hampus Yngwe, MD, MScCentre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services Stockholm, Sweden Dr. Hampus Yngwe[/caption] MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Hampus Yngwe, MD, MSc Centre for Psychiatry Research, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, and Stockholm Health Care Services Stockholm, Sweden MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: Depression is a common and disabling condition and current treatments do not work for all patients. Psilocybin has shown promise as a rapid-acting treatment, but more controlled studies are needed to clarify its effects, durability and safety.
LSD-Psychodelics, Sexual Health / 01.04.2025

Editor's note: Psychedelics are not FDA approved and may have significant and lasting side effects. Please use caution if you decide to use them. Psychedelics should not be used during pregnancy or around children. MedicalResearch.com is not endorsing the use of psychedelics for any reason at this time. MedicalResearch.com Interview with: [caption id="attachment_67728" align="alignleft" width="200"]Daniel J. Kruger, PhDResearch Associate Professor Research Scientist Psychology, Public Health Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences University at Buffalo, State University of New York Dr. Kruger[/caption] Daniel J. Kruger, PhD Research Associate Professor Research Scientist Psychology, Public Health Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences University at Buffalo, State University of New York MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? Response: There is a lot of excitement about psychedelics now, including a boom in research. Most of the investment is in therapeutic applications, as studies are showing amazing results for treating conditions like depression and PTSD. These are worthy pursuits, of course, though we think there is so much more to explore. There are so many areas that have not yet been covered. For example, Timothy Leary said that psychedelics were great for sex. He probably knew this would get people’s attention. How prevalent is this really in people’s experiences?