Shrooms in the News Vol. 9: All the Guided Psilocybin Therapy Headlines Fit to Print

Just like a Norman Rockwell paperboy pedaling through anytown USA, here I am with the latest edition of your psilocybin therapy newspaper. Behold, your 9th installment of Shrooms in the News, a bimonthly roundup of what’s happening in the world of legal mushroom therapy.

5 Years Later—A Johns Hopkins University Study Shows Psilocybin Therapy’s Lasting Effect on Depression

Researchers at Johns Hopkins recently followed up with patients who underwent psilocybin therapy in 2020. They found that 2/3 of those patients enjoyed lasting remission from their depression 5 years later.

Magical Mushrooms or Magical Thinking?

Here’s a solid interview with Yale psychiatrist, Benjamin Kelmendi about the misconceptions and incredible promise of psilocybin-assisted therapy.

Could Psilocybin Therapy Relieve Chronic Pain?

New brain research helps us understand the way psilocybin interacts with our serotonin receptors and speculates about why it might help folks with chronic pain.

A Yellow Light for Psilocybin Therapy and Post Partum Depression

Currently, the general consensus in the psychedelic world is that pregnant women should be wary of the treatment as there is not a ton of evidence that confirms its viability or safety. A recent study with mice found that psilocybin therapy might actually increase anxiety for new mothers. While it’s far from definitive, it’s another sign that prudence is apporpriate here.