Janice Arnoldi

Life Unscripted - Stories of Mental Health and Addiction

Janice Arnoldi

  • Will Psychedelics Help People Living With Depression?

Will Psychedelics Help People Living With Depression?

Monday 20th February 2023

Could psilocybin mushrooms be a breakthrough for depression? Dr. Ishrat Husain discusses recent research on 'Life Unscripted'.
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Can Magic Mushrooms Offer New Hope for Depression? Insights from Dr. Ishrat Husain

Psilocybin may be a viable answer for treatment-resistant depression.
Picture this: a world where the answer to treatment-resistant depression might be found in a humble mushroom. In this eye-opening episode of 'Life Unscripted', host Janice Arnoldi chats with Dr. Ishrat Husain from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health about the potential of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in 'magic mushrooms', to help those who haven’t found relief with traditional medications. Dr.
Husain’s research, recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggests that psilocybin could be a game-changer for mental health treatment. But it’s not all smooth sailing; the episode also covers the possible risks and challenges of accessing psilocybin therapy. Whether you’re curious about new mental health treatments or looking for hope in your own journey, this episode provides a balanced and informative look at an unconventional but promising option.