psilocybin

Active ingredient in magic mushrooms and used as a therapeutic for mental health conditions

Body & Mind

Psilocybin reveals another mental health benefit

Giving psilocybin to rats made them more optimistic in the longer term, suggesting that the psychedelic substance could have great potential in treating a core symptom of depression in humans.
Psychedelics

Psilocybin equal to SSRI for depression, but better for overall well-being

After comparing the long-term effects of the psychedelic psilocybin and a commonly prescribed antidepressant, new research found that both significantly reduced depression. However, psilocybin provided something more: a significant boost to quality of life.