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 ...

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.

There has been a resurgence of interest in the use of psychedelics or consciousness altering substances such as psilocybin – the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms” to treat depression.

Gummies and chocolates containing compounds derived from Amanita muscaria mushrooms -- muscimol and ibotenic acid -- are ...

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 ...

London is one of the latest Canadian cities to host pioneering research into the potential of psychedelic drugs to treat severe mental illness. A Health Canada-approved clinical trial is seeking ...

Melbourne: Anorexia nervosa is a severe mental health disorder where people fear weight gain. Those with the disorder have distorted body image and hold rigid beliefs their body is too big.

Taking silly selfies with a beloved friend, laughing as we posed for the camera, my eyes sparkling, my smile bright, I felt a jolt of recognition. There you are, I thought; I've missed you.