JAMA network openOct 20, 2026

Clinical studies on psilocybin and how they are shown in the media: a systematic review

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Updated Oct 21, 2026

Abstract

Psilocybin has gained attention as a potential therapeutic intervention.

News media reporting may not accurately reflect the strengths of clinical trial evidence for psilocybin.
There could be a disparity between clinical findings and media portrayals of psilocybin's therapeutic potential.
The limitations of the clinical trial evidence may be underrepresented in news coverage.

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