Single dose of 'magic mushrooms' provides 5 years of depression relief, researchers find

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"The results of the study are certainly very encouraging," says Cybin CEO @insidepharma. Psilocybin kept 67% of patients in depression remission for five years — further evidence that psychedelic science can transform mental-health care. Read more: https://t.co/YeotdpYMFj

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The magic mushroom compound psilocybin shows long-lasting antidepressant effects in a clinical trial, with patients reporting less anxiety and improved daily functioning years later.

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