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PsyPal Project

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An EU-funded project investigating psilocybin therapy for individuals with palliative care needs. EU Project no. 101137378 palliativeprojects.eu/psypal

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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
This output contains insights from many interest holders & was written collaboratively by our partners & external experts, including the European Psychiatric Association, University of Antwerp, Champalimaud Foundation, PAREA, IESE Business School, Osmond Labs, Norrsken Mind, OPEN Foundation, & UMCG
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Our aim is to provide clear and actionable recommendations for establishing sustainable multi-stakeholder coalitions and the standardisation of psychedelic therapies in the EU. palliativeprojects.eu/psypal/2026/...
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PsyPal Project Releases Guidance Paper for European Psychedelic Therapy Coalitions - Psypal
Read Our Guidance Paper Here PsyPal, the first consortium to receive an EU clinical research grant for the study of […]
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
📢 New PsyPal Guidance Paper! We are delighted to share a new project output "Guidance for Coalitions informing the Standardisation and Implementation of Psychedelic Therapies in Europe" available here: palliativeprojects.eu/psypal/2026/...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
PsyPal made its television debut on the Netherlands' Tijd voor Max! Read more here: palliativeprojects.eu/psypal/2026/...
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PsyPal on NPO Tijd voor Max - Psypal
PsyPal on Dutch National Television February The Netherlands, 26 February 2026  PsyPal is delighted to have been featured on Dutch […]
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Help us spread the word! PsyPal is currently recruiting individuals in: ➡️ Czech Republic with Multiple Sclerosis ➡️ Denmark with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ➡️ the Netherlands with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ➡️ Portugal with atypical Parkinsonism and advanced Parkinson's Disease
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Get in touch if you can support us! We would love to collaborate with you. @danskepatienter.bsky.social @longfonds.bsky.social
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Individuals with palliative care needs often experience existential and psychological distress. We know that novel and effective solutions are urgently needed to address their spiritual, emotional and psychological needs. 🔗 More information and recruitment materials are available on our website!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Help us spread the word! PsyPal is currently recruiting individuals in: ➡️ Czech Republic with Multiple Sclerosis ➡️ Denmark with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ➡️ the Netherlands with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ➡️ Portugal with atypical Parkinsonism and advanced Parkinson's Disease
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭? Get in touch with our communications team here or find more information on recruitment on our website, including our study flyers in Czech, Danish, Dutch and Portuguese! palliativeprojects.eu/psypal/
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
- ALS in Copenhagen, Denmark (Bispebjerg Hospital & Københavns Universitet) - Atypical Parkinsonism and Advanced Parkinson's Disease in Lisbon Portugal (Champalimaud Foundation) - COPD in Groningen, Netherlands (UMCG Psychedelic Research) -MS in Prague, Czechia (Národní ústav duševního zdraví)
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐏𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. We are exploring whether psilocybin therapy can address unmet psychological needs in individuals with the following conditions:
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Psilocybin Therapy for Psychological Distress in Palliative Care Patients Project Objectives Consortium News PsyPal is the first ever European grant […]
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
We are so grateful for the progress made this year in PsyPal. From our team to yours - every success for 2026 and beyond! Stay tuned in the new year for more exciting project updates!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Interested in advancements across Europe for psychedelic-assisted therapies? Prof Albino Oliveira-Maia outlined the current standing of Portugal in an article from earlier this year, highlighting the ongoing need for research & multidisciplinary collaboration: sicnoticias.pt/saude-e-bem-...
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Tratar doenças mentais com psicadélicos?
Portugal já fez ensaios clínicos com substâncias psicadélicas para o tratamento de doenças mentais, como a depressão e o stress pós-traumático. Isto não significa que estamos prontos para implementar ...
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PAREA @pareascience.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We’re proud to be representing the PsyPal project @psypaleu.bsky.social at Psychedelic Science, in Denver, and at the European Academy of Neurology Congress, in Helsinki!
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PAREA @pareascience.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
🧠 One week until #EAN2025 in Helsinki! We'll be there 21–24 June with a booth in the Neurohood + a session at the Scientific Theatre. Come learn about the evolving frontier of psychedelic innovation in neurology, and about EU trial PsyPal (@psypaleu.bsky.social)! tinyurl.com/ean-session
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
PsyPal partners OPEN Foundation are running an open-access event to discuss psilocybin assisted therapy for end-of-life distress. This session is based on findings from a clinical trial in Australia and likely to be a very illuminating session! Register here: open-foundation.org/events/onlin...
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Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for End of Life Distress - OPEN Foundation
Gain clinical insights from a groundbreaking Australian trial on psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for end-of-life distress. Led by Dr. Margaret Ross and Dr. Justin Dwyer, this session explores how ps...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
The creation of these guidelines brought together leading pharmacists, psychologists, psychiatrists & medical ethics experts. This sets the tone for more research into psychedelic therapies & greater interdisciplinary collaboration between these key groups at other national & international levels.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
@psychedelicalpha.bsky.social reported on a landmark event at Champalimaud Foundation this month, where national clinical guidelines for psychedelic therapy for Portugal were proposed as an interdisciplinary collaborative effort. psychedelicalpha.com/news/p%ce%b1...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
This key event is taking place in Portugal next week. Watch this space- emerging from this may be a new roadmap for future national collaborations across Europe for developing multidisciplinary recommendations for clinical psychedelic use. @champalimaudf.bsky.social #PsychedelicSciSky
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
3/ Findings based on both included trials suggest psilocybin may rapidly alleviate depressive and anxiety symptoms in cancer patients, however given the limited study numbers, caution and further research are advised. Read about the study here: lnkd.in/eSy-c5up #psilocybintherapy #EUResearch
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
2/ Data from up to July 2024 included two randomized controlled trials, assessing Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores on day 1 and 2-week follow-up.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
1/ A systematic review and network meta-analysis recently evaluated psilocybin's effectiveness in reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms among cancer patients.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Additionally, here is an editorial discussing spirituality in palliative care: Spirituality in Palliative Care editorial: bmcpalliatcare.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Read more about the work Hanneke and her team are undertaking for PsyPal here: www.trouw.nl/religie-filo... This text is available in Dutch and on a subscription basis. We are keen to provide more insight into spiritual care within PsyPal on our website shortly!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Spiritual care is an integral part of PsyPal, with key work being done by Hanneke Muthert of University of Groningen. Addressing spiritual needs is considered a core tenet of palliative care - yet these needs are often underserved in practice (Quinn & Connolly, 2023).
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PAREA @pareascience.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Earlier this month, PAREA contributed to a @psypaleu.bsky.social workshop organised by @iese.bsky.social in Barcelona. The event gathered stakeholders to explore how psychedelics can be integrated into palliative care, within and beyond the PsyPal project.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Stay tuned for further updates on outcomes and recommendations as these ideas take root and grow. A special thank you to all participants for your insight, collaboration, and dedication. More info available on our LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/psyp... #PalliativeCare #PsychedelicTherapy
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PsyPal | 937 followers on LinkedIn. Horizon EU funded study of psilocybin to treat psychological distress in people requiring palliative care. | Horizon EU funded study of psilocybin to treat psycholo...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Designing the Future of Psychedelic Therapy in Palliative Care - on April 3–4, @iese.bsky.social hosted a groundbreaking Design Thinking Workshop led by the PsyPal core team, convening experts from across healthcare, policy, academia, & patient advocacy. #ClinicalTrials #PolicyInnovation #PsyPal
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Alongside PsyPal partner Albino Oliveira-Maia, PsyPal PI Robert Schoevers presented the current landscape of psychedelic treatments in psychiatry and emphasised the knowledge that will emerge from the PsyPal trial, which will begin recruiting shortly.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Delighted to feature at the European Psychiatric Association Congress last week in Madrid, hosting over 5000. PsyPal formed part of the presidential symposium to discuss psychedelic treatments in psychiatry. A wonderful opportunity to meet leading figures in psychiatry across Europe! #EPA2025
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Our partners, European Psychiatric Association, published this policy paper on psychedelic treatments in psychiatry. This paper highlights specific challenges, potential benefits, & practical recommendations for clinical and research use of psychedelic treatmentsl: www.cambridge.org/core/service...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
A great resource to stay up to date with researchers in the field of psychedelics!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
hi @josh-hardman.bsky.social please consider adding PsyPal- we're an EU-funded study investigating the use of psilocybin therapy for individuals with palliative care needs!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
"Treating mental illness with psychedelics?" This article by Ana Luísa Monteiro of SIC Notícias outlines the current status of psychedelic clinical trials in Portugal and speaks to PsyPal partner, Albino Oliveira-Maia on the need for more research: amp.sicnoticias.pt/saude-e-bem-...
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Session 1 is taking place Friday February 7 at 13-14:30 CET!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
news.ki.se/a-european-perspective-on-psychedelics-research-from-pharmacology-to-clinical-effects The Karolinska Institut will be running a series of webinars on psychedelic research in Europe, which may be of interest to our followers and supporters. @karolinskainst.bsky.social #euresearch
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A European perspective on psychedelics research, from pharmacology to clinical effects
In this webinar series we will explore the wide scope of psychedelics research conducted at various centers in Europe. Throughout the sessions we will cover a wide range of topics: from pharmacology and preclinical investigations to the clinical trials conducted in psychiatry. The three sessions in this series build upon each other but can also be attended in isolation. In each session, cutting-edge research is presented by esteemed researchers from different universities in Europe.
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
A recent systematic review looked at the neurobiological mechanisms of psilocybin's antidepressant properties using blood biomarkers! This review is highly informative for the PsyPal project and is notably co-authored by some of our project members. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Neurobiological mechanisms of antidepressant properties of psilocybin: A systematic review of blood biomarkers
Psilocybin represents a novel therapeutic approach for individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) who do not respond to conventional antidepress…
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
As well as bringing you project updates, we also share relevant literature and content around psychedelic science & palliative care interests!
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
As well as bringing you project updates, we also share relevant literature and content around psychedelic science & palliative care interests! #psilocybintherapy #palliativecare #psychedelic
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
PsyPal is the first ever European grant to fund clinical research into #psychedelic-assisted therapy. Learn more about our project by visiting our website: palliativeprojects.eu/psypal/ or connect with us on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/company/psyp...
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Psilocybin Therapy for Psychological Distress in Palliative Care Patients Project Objectives Consortium Funding Information PsyPal is the first ever European […]
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PsyPal Project @psypaleu.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
At PsyPal (Psilocybin Therapy for Psychological Distress in Palliative Care Patients), we're excited to join @bsky.app and to connect with individuals interested in #psychedelics & #palliativecare. Follow along to get our project updates!
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