Ghoti Ichthus
Genesis 18:32, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 5:29
Sure wish my sibling could get into such a study. This is likely something he'd be willing to try.
Sep 16, 2025
"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 as religious conversions and the birth of children.
The study involved participants from a trial published in 2021 that found psilocybin—the primary psychedelic substance produced by mushrooms—was effective at treating major depressive disorder when combined with psychotherapy in adults.
Two-thirds of clinical trial participants treated with psilocybin-assisted therapy were in “complete remission” from their depression after five years, as well as a self-reported lasting improvement across a range of wellbeing measurements.
“We found that 67% were in remission at five years compared to 58% at one year,” said study lead author Professor Alan Davis, from Ohio State University, said:
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Depression Patients Treated with Psychedelic Mushrooms 5 years ago Are Still ‘Symptom-Free’
By Andy CorbleySep 16, 2025
"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 as religious conversions and the birth of children.
The study involved participants from a trial published in 2021 that found psilocybin—the primary psychedelic substance produced by mushrooms—was effective at treating major depressive disorder when combined with psychotherapy in adults.
Two-thirds of clinical trial participants treated with psilocybin-assisted therapy were in “complete remission” from their depression after five years, as well as a self-reported lasting improvement across a range of wellbeing measurements.
“We found that 67% were in remission at five years compared to 58% at one year,” said study lead author Professor Alan Davis, from Ohio State University, said:
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Depression Patients Treated with Psychedelic Mushrooms 5 years ago Are Still 'Symptom-Free'
The study involved participants from a trial published in 2021 that found psilocybin—the primary psychedelic substance produced by mushrooms.
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