Journal
Watch Now
Good Reads
Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for Up to a Year for Most Patients, Study Shows
Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month. Now, in a follow-up study of those participants, the researchers report that the substantial antidepressant effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy,
Understanding Depression — the Basics
What Is Depression? Almost all of us feel low sometimes, usually because of a disturbing or difficult event in our lives. But ongoing sadness or despair can be caused by depression, a serious condition that warrants treatment. Talking to your primary care doctor can
Guide to Magic Mushroom Strains
Approximately 14,000 mushroom species have been described around the world today. Of these 14,000, just over 180 of these mushrooms are psychoactive (that is, contain psilocybin). In this article, we’ll highlight the most common magic mushroom strains and species. As we’ll see, each species
5 Ways Psychedelics May Affect the Brain
In the last decade, discussions around psychedelics have exploded, driven in part by research showing their safety and efficacy in treating a number of mental health conditions ranging from depression to anxiety to addiction. Psychedelic molecules have obvious, dramatic effects on our thinking and
CNN: How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain…
(CNN) Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms -- everyday lingo for psychedelic mushrooms seems to grow with each generation. Yet leading mycologist Paul Stamets believes it's time for fans of psilocybin mushrooms to leave such childish slang behind. Small clinical trials that
What Does ‘Set And Setting’ Mean When Using Psychedelics?
The term “set and setting” is a critical part of the conversation surrounding psychedelics. In a nutshell, it refers to one’s mindset (“set”) and physical and social environment (“setting”) being factors that may influence a psychedelic experience. Set and setting encapsulate many facets. Indeed, there