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Psilocybin Eased Anxiety and Depression in a Woman With Parkinson's

Psilocybin Eased Anxiety and Depression in a Woman With Parkinson's

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

A 43-year-old woman with Parkinson's had less anxiety and depression after four high-dose psilocybin sessions; optimism doubled.

A 43-year-old woman with Parkinson's had less anxiety and depression after four high-dose psilocybin sessions; optimism doubled.

The number

Optimism doubled

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – case report

Human – case report

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

1 woman (43-year-old)

1 woman (43-year-old)

Published in

Journal of Parkinson’s Disease

Journal of Parkinson’s Disease

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Parkinson’s Help

Parkinson’s Help

A 43-year-old woman with Parkinson’s saw reduced anxiety and depression after four high-dose psilocybin sessions. Optimism doubled, improving her emotional adaptation and willingness to adjust treatment, though motor symptoms remained stable.

A 43-year-old woman with Parkinson’s saw reduced anxiety and depression after four high-dose psilocybin sessions. Optimism doubled, improving her emotional adaptation and willingness to adjust treatment, though motor symptoms remained stable.

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