Researchers are discovering that "magic mushrooms" may provide rapid relief and possibly a cure of severe depression.

The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is a particularly effective treatment for symptoms of depression in older patients, according to a study. Scientists at the University of Oxford analysed ...

When David Christie paid a visit to his son and daughter-in-law in Sussex two years ago, he had a far more exciting trip than usual. The 78-year-old had begun to suffer from periods of low mood.

Depression, affecting over 264 million people globally, presents significant treatment challenges, often due to the limited efficacy and adverse effects of traditional antidepressants and the ...

A new study published in the British Medical Journal found potential in the use of psilocybin to treat depression, with the greatest improvements seen in older patients, those with secondary ...

Imagine a severely depressed woman—let’s call her Amber—who just arrived at her therapist’s office. She is curious about receiving her first dose of psilocybin in a Phase 3 clinical study.

Magic mushrooms have the potential to be an effective antidepressant, according to new research. Psilocybin - the active ingredient in magic mushrooms - has shown promise in reducing symptoms of ...