Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to provide long-term treatment for depression and anxiety. But the chemical's ...

Researchers have developed a new model to study the antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects of psilocybin in mice.

P silocybin—the psychedelic ingredient found in some “magic” mushrooms—has shown a lot of promise for treating depression and ...

Psychedelic therapy isn’t just about the drug; it’s about the dose, too. Here's why the overlooked middle ground may matter ...

A new study published in Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology provides evidence that psilocybin therapy may reduce suicidal ideation in adults with psychiatric conditions. The findings come from ...

Regulating psilocybin treatment centers as though they were liquor stores or marijuana dispensaries is a mistake. These centers are not retail businesses. No one is “walking in to buy magic mushrooms.

Believers in the healing potential of the mind-altering drugs thought RFK Jr. was the answer to their prayers. They’re still waiting.

PORTLAND, Ore. — For the first time, a scientific study has examined Oregon's pioneering model for psilocybin therapy, reflecting on a program now two years underway. Psilocybin is the psychedelic ...

A single dose of psilocybin coupled with “talk therapy” can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, its ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that significantly bigger reductions in depression symptoms were linked to higher preparatory therapy levels ...