People Fixing the World   /     Magic mushrooms and mental health

Description

Could psychedelic drugs help in the treatment of mental health conditions? We look at pioneering research into psilocybin, the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms. We visit a clinic in Oregon, the only state in America where the use of psilocybin in therapeutic sessions is legal and hear from one patient who says it's the only treatment she's ever had that makes a difference to her depression. And we hear about some of the widespread concerns that widening access to such drugs could have.Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter: Ben Wyatt Series Producer: Jon Bithrey Editor: Sam Bonham Sound Mix: Annie Gardiner

Subtitle
Could psychedelic drugs help in the treatment of mental health conditions?
Duration
1435
Publishing date
2024-03-19 01:00
Link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0hjym0f
Contributors
  BBC World Service
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