Psilocybin Could Be More Effective for Depression Than Common Antidepressants

A close-up image of a Gymnopilus junonius, also known as the Rustgill Mushroom, with its distinct orange-yellow cap and gills growing in New Zealand

Depression affects millions of people worldwide. For years selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been the treatment of choice for moderate to severe depression. While SSRIs like escitalopram have helped many people manage their symptoms a new study suggests psilocybin the active ingredient in magic mushrooms may be more beneficial in the long term. A […]