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Psychedelics Ease Stigma-Related Distress, but Mostly for White Men

Psychedelics Ease Stigma-Related Distress, but Mostly for White Men

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In over 458,000 people, psychedelic use was linked to less stigma-related distress, mainly among white men.

In over 458,000 people, psychedelic use was linked to less stigma-related distress, mainly among white men.

The number

over 458,000 people

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

psilocybin; LSD

Sample size

over 458,000 people

over 458,000 people

Published in

Psychedelic Medicine

Psychedelic Medicine

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Stigma Isn’t Equal

Stigma Isn’t Equal

In a study of over 458,000 people, psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD reduced distress linked to mental health stigma, but mainly for white men. White, Black, and Hispanic women reported the highest stigma, and psychedelics had weaker effects on reducing distress in these groups.

In a study of over 458,000 people, psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD reduced distress linked to mental health stigma, but mainly for white men. White, Black, and Hispanic women reported the highest stigma, and psychedelics had weaker effects on reducing distress in these groups.

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