The active ingredient in magic mushrooms is a particularly effective treatment for symptoms of depression in older patients, ...

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in ‘shrooms’, could alleviate depression – and the benefits may be even greater amongst the ...

Findings are encouraging but further evidence is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made, say experts.

A new study highlights the potential of psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, as a treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN), a ...

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 ...

Scientists have mapped the structure of a psychedelic drug derived from the Colorado River toad, which seems to have ...

International scientists argue psilocybin could be used to treat depression on a larger scale but important questions remain unanswered.

Scientists are exploring the use of psychedelic drugs as a potential treatment for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic ...

Thoughts of offing myself abated after the third week of treatment, and my depression was all but gone after the full round.

Magic mushrooms” could be used to tackle one of the nation’s worst mental health crises, with the latest research suggesting ...