Clinical use of psilocybin in mental disorders: a bibliometric analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2619-4465/interfaces.2.13409Parole chiave:
Psychedelic-assisted therapy, Treatment-resistant depression, Neuropharmacology of psychedelics, Therapeutic potential, PsilocybinAbstract
This study presents a scientometric analysis of the scientific literature on the clinical use of psilocybin in mental disorders, covering publications from 2023 to 2025. The objective is to identify research trends, collaboration networks, and the scientific impact of this rapidly evolving field. A total of 359 unique records were retrieved from Scopus and Web of Science and analyzed using Gephi and Google Colab for network modeling. Results reveal exponential growth in output, with a 1375% increase in publications between 2023 and 2024. The United States led production, contributing 44.4% of the total articles and 41.1% of citations, followed by Canada and Switzerland. The analysis identified predominant research areas such as neuropharmacological mechanisms, treatment-resistant depression, and the integration of spiritual and existential components in psychedelic-assisted therapies. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, highlighting psilocybin's transition from a proscribed substance to a legitimate and promising therapeutic tool for contemporary mental health.
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