TRUSTED STARTING POINTS
Go to the source.
A curated library of research databases, official guidance, academic centres and UK support services for learning about psychedelic medicine responsibly.
Last reviewed: 28 July 2026
Research databases
Official guidance
Academic centres
Mental health support
USING THIS LIBRARY
A useful source is only the beginning
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Begin broadly
Use overviews and reviews to learn the terminology before interpreting individual studies.
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Check the date
Research, regulation and clinical guidance can change. Prefer current versions and update notices.
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Keep the context
A credible link cannot replace professional advice or make an experimental treatment established care.
RESEARCH AND CLINICAL TRIALS
Search the evidence directly
BIOMEDICAL DATABASE
PubMed
Search peer-reviewed biomedical studies, reviews and clinical research across psychiatry, neuroscience and mental health.
TRIAL REGISTRY
ClinicalTrials.gov
Find registered clinical studies, including recruitment status, study design, interventions and reported results.
OPEN-ACCESS RESEARCH
PubMed Central
Read full-text, openly accessible biomedical and life-sciences papers rather than abstracts alone.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Cochrane Library
Use systematic reviews to assess the overall strength, consistency and limitations of medical evidence.
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE AND POLICY
Understand the regulatory context
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Accessible information on psychedelic and dissociative drugs, research, health effects and public-health considerations.
UK Parliament POST
A UK briefing covering psychedelic-assisted therapy, research, risks, regulation and policy questions.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Formal guidance on clinical investigations involving psychedelic drugs and the standards expected in drug development.
GOV.UK controlled drugs list
Official UK information on controlled substances and their legal classification.
ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTRES
Follow work from established institutions
Imperial College London
Research into psychedelics, the brain and potential clinical applications in mental health.
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Clinical research on psilocybin, consciousness, behaviour and mental health.
UC Berkeley
Psychedelic science, public education, neuroscience, journalism, policy and culture.
SAFETY, SUPPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH
When information is not enough
NHS urgent mental health help
Official NHS guidance on where to seek urgent help for a mental health crisis.
NHS drug addiction support
Information on treatment options and how to access local support for drug-related problems.
Samaritans Helpline
A safe place to talk, day or night, without judgement. Call free on 116 123.
Talk to FRANK
UK information and support relating to drugs, effects, risks and the law.
A NOTE ON RESPONSIBLE LEARNING
Promising does not mean proven
Psychedelic medicine is developing rapidly, but many approaches remain experimental, highly regulated or unavailable outside approved settings. Be cautious of miracle-cure language, unregulated retreats, unqualified practitioners and content that presents psychedelics as risk-free.
Ready for a guided introduction?
Start with an accessible overview before exploring the research in depth.
Educational information only. This resource library is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, legal advice or emergency support.
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