Psilocybin Assisted Therapy for MDD
Julia Boyle, PharmDCanyon 1 & 2
Review history and current literature on the evidence behind using psilocybin in patients with depression.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the history of psilocybin
- Describe mechanism of action and kinetics of psilocybin
- Describe effects on the body and the brain
- Discuss evidence for psilocybin therapy for the treatment of depression

Julia Boyle is a highly skilled pharmacist with a passion for psychiatric pharmacy and behavioral health. She graduated from pharmacy school in 2014 and went on to complete two years of post-graduate training at the Salt Lake City VA, specializing in psychiatric pharmacy. Julia's expertise was further developed during her time as faculty at Idaho State University, where she contributed to the education and training of future pharmacists. Alongside her academic role, she had a clinical practice site at the Boise VA inpatient psychiatry unit, providing care to veterans and enhancing her practical experience in the field of mental health.
Fri 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Clinical Pharmacy