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Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study

Psilocybin from "magic" mushrooms shows potential as an effective treatment for depression, according to a study by The BMJ. Further research is needed to maximize its benefits.
A study by scientists at the University of Oxford involving 436 participants suggests psilocybin is most beneficial for older patients with depression, past psychedelic use, and additional psychiatric disorders.
Psilocybin has promising results in reducing depression symptoms in one or two doses without addiction risks, reported the study.

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Magic mushrooms are 'more effective at treating depression than antidepressants'

MAGIC mushrooms “significantly” reduce the symptoms of depression, a study suggests. Psilocybin — the active ingredient in the psychedelic drug — was better at treating the condition than comparable treatments including antidepressants, Oxford University researchers found. GettyMagic mushrooms ‘significantly’ reduce the symptoms of depression, a study suggests[/caption] It was particularly beneficial in older patients and those who had previous…

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The Telegraph

Magic mushrooms ‘more effective for treating depression in pensioners than young people’

BMJ study suggests the therapeutic effects were greatest in certain groups including older patients and those with past use of psychedelics

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Magic mushrooms are 'more effective depression treatment for older patients'

Study suggests that psilocybin could be used as antidepressant

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Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study

Magic mushrooms were more effective for treating depression in older people and those who had used psychedelics before, according to a new study in the BMJ.

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Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin - the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms - is a more effective treatment for symptoms of depression than controls, providing further support for its potential as an antidepressant, suggests a study published by The BMJ today.

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STUDY. Magic mirrors are effective in treating depression. What researchers say

Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research. Psilocibin – the active ingredient in magic mushrooms – has been shown to be promising in reducing symptoms of depression after one or two doses, with few side effects and no signs of dependence, Sky News writes. But previous studies have not investigated things that could affect how effective psychedelic is, such as dose, if people have taken psyche…

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Magic mushrooms are 'more effective at treating depression than antidepressants'

Magic mushrooms are 'more effective at treating depression than antidepressants'

Magic mushrooms ‘more effective for treating depression in pensioners than young people’

Magic mushrooms ‘more effective for treating depression in pensioners than young people’

Magic mushrooms are 'more effective depression treatment for older patients'

Magic mushrooms are 'more effective depression treatment for older patients'

Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study

Magic mushrooms effective for treating depression - study

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

Psilocybin found to be more effective than controls for treating depression symptoms

STUDY. Magic mirrors are effective in treating depression. What researchers say

STUDY. Magic mirrors are effective in treating depression. What researchers say

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