Magic Mushrooms: A Mental Health Cure?

What do you think of when you hear the words “magic mushrooms”? It’s likely that you may be picturing long-haired hippies, experimental rock bands or cross-legged gurus preaching about peace and love.

Our view of psychedelic drugs like LSD and magic mushrooms is still largely shaped by events of the 1960s. In these ten years, they went from defining the art, music and politics of a generation to being outlawed amid terrifying headlines about “bad trips” and damaged minds.

It could all have been very different. Years before the summer of love, doctors had been testing these drugs in trials of “psychedelic therapy” which showed remarkable promise in the treatment of mental health conditions like alcoholism, anxiety and depression. They appeared to be on the verge of a breakthrough that would revolutionise the field of psychiatry. But that all came to an abrupt halt when psychedelic drugs were criminalised at the end of the 1960s.

Half a century later, modern neuroscience and psychology are now picking up where these earlier trials left off. While we still have a lot to learn about the safest way to harness the power of mind-altering drugs, could this fresh look at psychedelics in medicine finally lead us to a cure for mental illness?

Find out more about magic mushrooms in this explainer video from iluli by Mike Lamb – explaining the ideas and innovations changing our lives.

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0:00 Introduction
0:41 History
1:14 Criminalisation
1:45 How it works
2:57 Psychedelic therapy
3:32 Trial results
4:22 Risks
4:53 Conclusion: Time for a reset?

[steveso]

Psychedelic mushrooms really healed me years back. These are great healing compounds! When used in proper context.

[paulwilson]

I've had a truly positive and amazing results with mushrooms. It was incredible!

[Heisenberg-]

Psychedelics are just an amazing discovery. It's quite fascinating how effective they are for depression and stress..saved my life.

[BrianColby-yg]

Psilocybin mushrooms have played a significant role in my mental health journey. They've helped me find a more positive approach to managing anxiety and depression.

[birsalis]

After being seriously depressed as a teen & diagnosed Bipolar Disorder l as an adult, I recall (very clearly) the very 1st time I thought "I love life!" It was during a trip (as a young adult). I truly believe in its healing powersa

[sneakerbay]

I have ptsd and mushrooms have helped me in many ways in seeing the bigger picture of things in life

[juttaclemons]

I guess I just want somewhere to share my story.

When I was 19 I took shrooms, and it was like I was turned inside out. As a child, I was very extroverted and loved being around people. And after the shrooms, I felt disconnected from everyone and everything around me. I just wanted to alone. I am learning to feel happiness from within myself, not running from myself. It's been a LONG and PAINFUL process but once it's healed, it's healed and beautiful.

[KimberlyOtts-xjtt]

Never been the same. I was the universe—awake, boundless, complete. Then, gently, I remembered my name.** 🌈🌀

[HarryTurner-iq]

I had a psychotic episode- I thought I was gonna be turned into a human centipede with my family. It was caused because of my cannabis and drug use so I would be the person who it would go wrong for. So I would be cautious

[ronnelmillabe]

Please legalise psychedelics in the Philippines 🙏🙏🙏

[L.I.T.H.I.U.M]

People are concerned that it will manipulate people instead of teaching them to face life. However, depression also has a biochemical basis. This means that even people who have everything going well for them (money, relationships, friendships, fun, etc.) can still feel depressed due to a flaw in their brain. This is precisely what these drugs can address; they can essentially correct your perception.

[TruePsychDo]

Hey there! I absolutely loved this video and thought it was incredibly informative. To help fellow viewers navigate through the content, I've summarized the video into meaningful chapters. I hope this helps!

Time Chapter / Title Description
0:00 Introduction / Discussing the popular perceptions of "magic mushrooms" and psychedelics.
0:36 Shift in Perception / Highlighting the evolving perspective of psychedelic drugs towards mental health.
0:41 History / Tracing the historical use of psychedelics in religious and healing rituals, and their early medical promise.
1:15 What Happened / Discussing the 1960s era, the impact on psychedelics, and the halt in medical research.
1:50 How It Works / Explaining the neuroscience behind how psychedelics impact the brain.
2:41 Benefits / Discussing the positive effects of psychedelics on breaking unhelpful thought patterns.
2:57 Psychedelic Therapy / Emphasizing the importance of therapy alongside drug use for effective treatment.
3:39 Psychedelic Trials / Presenting the results of clinical trials using psychedelics.
4:14 Risks / Addressing the potential dangers and risks associated with psychedelic use.
5:00 Future of Psychedelic Therapy / Discussing the potential of psychedelic therapy in addressing global mental health challenges.
5:17 Conclusion / Reflecting on the original purpose of psychedelics and the potential societal reset they might provide.

[antman]

Very high chance, they become legal for therapy.
-That will be a celebration day.
This policy is a detriment to all of us - Even if you don’t know.

[Vetriyas]

Does anybody know if it can make me more friendly and a social person? Im looking to improve social skills, conversation skills, body language, facial expressions and also sense of humour...

[brandonDuh]

I've heard many good things about psychedelics like the mushrooms and their health benefits, I also heard it helps one get through addiction and depression. I'm just wondering where or how I can get my hands on them cause I'll love to give it a try, I'm passing through a state of terrible depression lately

[kmtalukder]

Mushroom products is Very good for health

[Khizarr_]

Highly mental approach so that some time can negotiate in one's own whole life . love with all. ❤❤

[rawfiul.]

great coincidence. I have been contemplating about visiting a psychiatrist this past week. I analyzed my behavior and i realized i need help. Only issue is, this can turn my life around in both ways. I can either finally start to function normally or i can easily get addicted to drugs and ruin my life further.

[igctv]

Another great content and presentation as usual, specifically would say about presenter is a phenomenal. Keep it up good work.
#Srilanka

[LuisJames-tl]

How do I reach out to him? He on telgram?
Or TikTok