He points out that although the original trial was a double-blind, randomized trial, this follow-up was observational, and so from a scientific rigor standpoint, it's not as strong. Psilocybin Is ...

"Psilocybin outperformed escitalopram in several measures of well-being, meaning in life, work, and social functioning." Findings from the 6-month follow-up study of a phase 2 double-blind ...

A high dose of the psychedelic psilocybin temporarily dissolves brain networks, Laura Sanders reported in “Psilocybin erases brain ‘fingerprints’” (SN: 8/10/24, p. 12). In the study ...

Volkow, M.D., director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Psilocybin is the hallucinogenic substance found in “magic mushrooms” and the subject of many studies as a potential ...

Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance found ... nor staff should be aware of who was given what—this is known as "double ...

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 ...

Magic mushrooms can treat medication-resistant depression—but are they safe? Apr 23, 2024 Psilocybin treatment for major depression effective for up to a year for most patients, study shows ...

But while SSRI antidepressants can help in offering relief from symptoms, in comparison, psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, might be more effective, according to a recent study. “This is important ...

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, continues to enjoy a moment in the sun in clinical research. Previous studies have already suggested that the substance may help combat ...

Psilocybin could help people suffering from a mental health problem that can lead to eating disorders, a new study suggests. Psilocybin, the active chemical in "magic" mushrooms, significantly ...

New Delhi: Psilocybin, the psychedelic drug commonly known as 'magic mushrooms', offers longer-term benefits, compared to standard antidepressants, including overall better well-being, meaning in ...