Hacker NewsOct 12, 2024
Psilocybin Bests SSRI for Major Depression in First Long-Term Comparison
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/psilocybin-bests-ssri-major-depression-first-long-term-2024a1000h77
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Psilocybin Bests SSRI for Major Depression in First Long-Term Comparison

The first long-term comparison of psilocybin vs an SSRI for MDD suggests the psychedelic was associated with better overall efficacy and fewer side effects.

Medscape