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Psychiatry, behavioral health and sleep medicine research with an eye on what changes in clinic.

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Mental & Behavioral Health

Psilocybin May Ease Treatment-Resistant Depression

Randomized evidence suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy can reduce depressive symptoms through six weeks, but safety, durability and implementation questions limit its immediate US clinical role.

Dr. Abu Bakar · October 11, 2026 · 6 min

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Mental & Behavioral Health

Mirtazapine Reduced Methamphetamine Use in a Pragmatic Trial

A pragmatic randomized trial found that mirtazapine reduced methamphetamine use in adults with methamphetamine use disorder, with reported safety findings supporting further evaluation in routine care.

Dr. Abu Bakar · 6 min read

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