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Psychedelic Use Linked to Better Mental Health in LGBTQIA+ People

Psychedelic Use Linked to Better Mental Health in LGBTQIA+ People

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In 662 LGBTQIA+ participants, psychedelic use was linked to lower depression, anxiety and PTSD, with over 85% reporting lasting benefits.

In 662 LGBTQIA+ participants, psychedelic use was linked to lower depression, anxiety and PTSD, with over 85% reporting lasting benefits.

The number

Over 85% reported lasting benefits

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, LSD, MDMA

psilocybin, LSD, MDMA

Sample size

662 LGBTQIA+ participants

662 LGBTQIA+ participants

Published in

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Psychedelics & Queer Well-Being

Psychedelics & Queer Well-Being

A national survey of 662 LGBTQIA+ participants found that naturalistic psychedelic use—mainly psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA—was linked to lower symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Over 85% reported lasting benefits like emotional insight, reduced distress, and deeper self-acceptance.

A national survey of 662 LGBTQIA+ participants found that naturalistic psychedelic use—mainly psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA—was linked to lower symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Over 85% reported lasting benefits like emotional insight, reduced distress, and deeper self-acceptance.

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