Study finds magic mushrooms can help keep depression away
- Most depression patients treated with psilocybin-assisted therapy remain symptom-free five years later, according to new research by American scientists.
- Sixty-Seven percent of clinical trial participants were in 'complete remission' from depression after five years, up from fifty-eight percent after one year.
- Participants continued to view psilocybin treatment as safe, meaningful, and important five years later.
- The findings suggest that the long-term efficacy of psilocybin treatments is not solely attributed to the initial trial.
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Depression Patients Treated with Psychedelic Mushrooms 5 years ago Are Still 'Symptom-Free'
Patients with clinical depression and treated with naturally-occurring psychedelic compounds are still free of symptoms five years later, according to new research. It’s not a surprise considering the scientific literature on psychedelic therapy, with patients suffering from psychiatric distress ranking the therapy among the most profound and meaningful experiences they’ve ever had, alongside events such […] The post Depression Patients Treated …
Study: Psilocybin Therapy Linked to 5-Year Remission in Majority of Depression Patients
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A new long-term study published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies has found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) produced lasting relief from depression in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with many remaining in remission five years after treatment. The research followed 21 participants from an earlier clinical trial, with 18 completing the five-year follow-up. Results sho…
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