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Will a follow-up study confirm psilocybin's effectiveness in depression treatment by end of 2025?
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Psilocybin Therapy Cuts Depression by Over 70% in COVID Healthcare Workers
Dec 5, 2024, 04:07 PM
A study published by the American Medical Association has found that psilocybin therapy, derived from magic mushrooms, led to a significant and sustained reduction in symptoms of depression among frontline healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. The therapy reduced depression scores by over 70%, compared to a 30% reduction observed with a placebo. Participants experienced an average drop in depression scores, underscoring the potential of psilocybin as a therapeutic option for mental health challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
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