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psilocybin mushrooms in a beaker
Psychedelics Update
11/09/2026
Maria Mantas
Compass Pathways has completed submission of a New Drug Application for COMP360, an investigational synthetic psilocybin formulation for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
Compass Pathways has completed submission of a New Drug Application for COMP360, an investigational synthetic psilocybin formulation for adults with treatment-resistant depression.
Compass Pathways has completed...
11/09/2026
Psych Congress Network
A lab tech handles psilocybin mushrooms in a research lab
Research Summary
11/09/2026
Brionna Mendoza
Psilocybin administration was associated with reductions in markers of systemic inflammation and mitochondrial stress among people with PD and mood dysfunction, according to a research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Psilocybin administration was associated with reductions in markers of systemic inflammation and mitochondrial stress among people with PD and mood dysfunction, according to a research letter published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Psilocybin administration was...
11/09/2026
Psych Congress Network
intranasal spray bottles
Research Summary
11/02/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of mebufotenin benzoate nasal spray produced rapid, sustained reductions in depressive symptoms among adults with TRD, according to a phase 2b trial published in JAMA.
A single administration of...
11/02/2026
Psych Congress Network
fda building sign
News
09/09/2026
Brionna Mendoza
The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to DT120, an orally disintegrating lysergide tablet, for the treatment of MDD.
The US FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to DT120, an orally disintegrating lysergide tablet, for the treatment of MDD.
The US FDA has granted...
09/09/2026
Psych Congress Network
psilocybin
Research Summary
08/20/2026
Maria Mantas
Participants in Oregon’s state-regulated psilocybin program reported improvements in depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, mental well-being, and life satisfaction over 3 months.
Participants in Oregon’s state-regulated psilocybin program reported improvements in depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, mental well-being, and life satisfaction over 3 months.
Participants in Oregon’s...
08/20/2026
Psych Congress Network
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH
Rapid Reaction
07/16/2026
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, RD; Maria Mantas
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds to news that Eli Lilly and Company plans to acquire AtaiBeckley Inc, expanding its presence in the emerging field of psychedelic-based treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions.
Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, responds...
07/16/2026
Psych Congress Network
A patient sits across from a doctor who has a clipboard and is filling out a phone
Research Summary
06/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
DT120, a proprietary formulation of lysergide (LSD) for treatment of MDD, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in the phase 3 Emerge study.
DT120, a proprietary formulation of lysergide (LSD) for treatment of MDD, met both primary and key secondary endpoints in the phase 3 Emerge study.
DT120, a proprietary formulation...
06/29/2026
Psych Congress Network
A clinician in the lab pulls a psilocybin mushroom from a bag using tweezers major depressive disorder mdd treatment
News
05/19/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A single dose of psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms within 2 days of administration in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to randomized control trial results.
A single dose of psilocybin was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms within 2 days of administration in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), according to randomized control trial results.
A single dose of psilocybin was...
05/19/2026
Psych Congress Network
A patient receives psychedelic-assisted therapy
News
04/29/2026
Brionna Mendoza
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order titled “Accelerating Medical Treatments for Serious Mental Illness,” which aims to expand psychedelic therapy access for significant mental health issues, such as suicidality, major...
President Donald J. Trump signed...
04/29/2026
Psych Congress Network
a man with depression looks out a window major depressive disorder
Research Summary
04/01/2026
Brionna Mendoza
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical trial found nonsignificant differences in response rate between psilocybin 25 mg, psilocybin 5 mg, and placebo with supporting psychotherapy in treatment-resistant major depressive disorder (MDD).
A Phase 2b randomized clinical...
04/01/2026
Psych Congress Network