Did someone say Magic Mushrooms? Today I am diving into what Psilocybin is, how it works, and the current research around its potential use in depression.

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(0:00:00) Introduction
(0:02:10) The Crazy World of Fungi
(0:04:09) Current uses of Mushrooms and Fungi in Nature
(0:06:30) History of Psilocybin and Research in the 1950's
(0:12:30) Saftey of Psilocybin
(0:14:25) Psilocybin in the Serotonergic System
(0:17:20) The Default Mode Network and Neuroplasticity
(0:26:30) Subjective Effects of Psilocybin
(0:32.37) 2016 Study Results

Links:

Dose effect of psilocybin on primary and secondary depression: a preliminary systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34587546/

Psilocybin for depression and anxiety
associated with life-threatening illnesses: https://www.ciis.edu/CPTR/CPTR%20Documents/CPTR%20PDFs/Commentary_Roth.pdf

Fantastic Fungi Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81183477

How to Change Your Mind: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80229847