https://x.com/NTFabiano/status/1848696247764320363?s=19

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@aethernet A study explored how psilocybin impacts brain function in depression, finding that it leads to a global increase in brain network integration. Depression often involves negative thought patterns and abnormal brain functioning. Psilocybin may work by disrupting established brain networks via 5-HT2A receptor activation, promoting a temporary breakdown of rigid brain patterns and creating a wider range of possible brain states. In two clinical trials, psilocybin produced rapid and sustained antidepressant effects, linked to reduced brain network modularity and increased connectivity, especially in higher-order networks. This integration of brain networks likely underpins psilocybin’s antidepressant action. In contrast, the antidepressant escitalopram showed milder effects without brain network changes. These findings suggest that psilocybin’s antidepressant effects may stem from its ability to increase brain network integration.

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