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Most Americans Support Licensed Psilocybin for Mental Health

Most Americans Support Licensed Psilocybin for Mental Health

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A survey of 795 Americans found 89% support psilocybin for mental health treatment in licensed settings.

A survey of 795 Americans found 89% support psilocybin for mental health treatment in licensed settings.

The number

89% supporting it for mental health treatment

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

795 Americans

795 Americans

Published in

AJOB Neuroscience

AJOB Neuroscience

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Support for Psilocybin

Support for Psilocybin

A nationally representative survey of 795 Americans revealed widespread bipartisan approval for psilocybin use in licensed settings, with 89% supporting it for mental health treatment and 85% for general well-being enhancement. The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford, Yale, and Johns Hopkins Universities, found that while both liberals (91%) and conservatives (86%) strongly supported medical use, approval for wellness purposes was slightly lower but still high (liberals 89%, conservatives 78%).

A nationally representative survey of 795 Americans revealed widespread bipartisan approval for psilocybin use in licensed settings, with 89% supporting it for mental health treatment and 85% for general well-being enhancement. The research, conducted by scientists from Oxford, Yale, and Johns Hopkins Universities, found that while both liberals (91%) and conservatives (86%) strongly supported medical use, approval for wellness purposes was slightly lower but still high (liberals 89%, conservatives 78%).

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