Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to ...

Share on Pinterest A new study compared psilocybin with a common SSRI and found that both drugs improved symptoms, while psilocybin provided added benefits. Maki Nakamura/Getty Images A new study ...

A landmark study challenges conventional wisdom about depression treatment, revealing that psilocybin therapy may match or exceed the effectiveness of traditional antidepressants. This research ...

‘Magic mushrooms’ can provide effective treatment for depression after one or two doses, a new study has found. A single dose of Psilcybin, which is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been ...

Psilocybin has shown promise as a treatment for depression; however, new research suggests we may be overestimating its impact. Conducted by researchers in Scandinavia and published in JAMA Network ...

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, ...

Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms, is a promising new treatment for psychiatric disorders, especially depression. The beneficial effects on mood and anxiety of psilocybin ...

Research into the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin has grown in recent years. Now, new data published in JAMA Psychiatry reveal administration of the hallucinogen paired with psychotherapy was ...

Newly published research suggests that psilocybin––the main ingredient in magic mushrooms––could be an effective treatment option for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The study, ...

Psilocybin-assisted therapy may be an effective treatment for anorexia nervosa, according to the results of a small study published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Medicine. In the ...

This is a small study, and scientists still need to conduct more research to understand the longterm effects of psilocybin. Psilocybin is the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. In recent decades, ...