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Health Spotlight | A dose of hope with psychedelic solutions


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Published in Health and Fitness on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 11:43 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • Research suggests that psychedelics like psilocybin could be the future of mental health treatment. Doctors are exploring its potential in treating depression.

The article from WISH-TV discusses a study from the University of California, San Francisco, which found that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, could be an effective treatment for treatment-resistant depression. The study involved 27 participants with depression that had not responded to at least two previous treatments, who were given a single dose of psilocybin in a controlled setting. The results showed significant improvements in depression symptoms, with many participants experiencing relief for up to six weeks after the treatment. The study suggests that psilocybin could offer a new hope for those struggling with treatment-resistant depression, although further research is needed to understand its long-term effects and optimal dosing.

Read the Full WISH-TV Article at:
[ https://www.wishtv.com/news/health-spotlight/psilocybin-treatment-resistant-depression/ ]