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Psilocybin Gives Rapid, Lasting Relief for Cancer-Related Depression

Psilocybin Gives Rapid, Lasting Relief for Cancer-Related Depression

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

Across four studies with over 150 participants, psilocybin relieved cancer-related depression and anxiety for up to six months.

Across four studies with over 150 participants, psilocybin relieved cancer-related depression and anxiety for up to six months.

The number

four studies with over 150 participants

How solid is it?

Strong human

Strong human

Meta-analysis/systematic review

Meta-analysis/systematic review

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

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

over 150 participants

over 150 participants

Published in

www.diva-portal.org

www.diva-portal.org

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Cancer Relief

Cancer Relief

Psilocybin offers rapid, lasting relief for cancer-related depression and anxiety. Across four studies with over 150 participants, significant improvements appeared within weeks and lasted up to six months. Psilocybin outperformed traditional antidepressants, with minimal side effects and no dependency risks.

Psilocybin offers rapid, lasting relief for cancer-related depression and anxiety. Across four studies with over 150 participants, significant improvements appeared within weeks and lasted up to six months. Psilocybin outperformed traditional antidepressants, with minimal side effects and no dependency risks.

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