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Objectives of this learning scenario, developed by NYU Langone’s High School Bioethics Project, are to understand post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the symptoms it causes, learn how the chemical psilocybin, found in…
An international study led by UBC Okanagan researchers suggests repeated use of small doses of psychedelics such as psilocybin or LSD can be a valuable tool for those struggling with anxiety and…
An international study led by the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus suggests that repeated, small doses of psychedelic drugs can help treat some mental health issues. The research published last week found that adults who…
Chronic stress and depression can reduce the number of neuronal connections. Story at a glance Yale researchers administered a single dose of psilocybin to mice and used a laser-scanning microscope to image…
Psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, is as good at reducing symptoms of depression as conventional treatment, a small, early-stage study has suggested. But when it comes to actively improving people’s…
It turns out that giving psilocybin, the psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, to people who suffer from debilitating treatment-resistant depression is a good idea. Compass Pathways, a U.K.-based clinical stage company…
A landmark study conducted by the Beckley/Imperial Research Programme has provided the first clinical evidence for the efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat depression, even in cases where all other treatments have failed. We…
Magic mushrooms have a long and rich history. Now scientists say they could play an important role in the future, with their active ingredient a promising treatment for depression. The results from…
The substance that makes some mushrooms “magic” also appears to help people with major depressive disorder. A study of 27 people found that a treatment featuring the hallucinogen psilocybin worked better than the usual…
