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 ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...