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Psilocybin may be as effective as common antidepressant in treating depression

September 1, 2024

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Researchers are testing psychedelics as a novel treatment for depression. Alexander_Volkov/Getty Images

Psychedelics are substances that may be beneficial in treating mental illness.
Research is ongoing about the effectiveness of using psychedelics such as psilocybin and how they compare to more traditional treatment options.
Evidence from a recent review suggests that the psychedelic psilocybin at high doses was slightly more effective at treating depression than the common antidepressant…

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