Psilocybin for Mental Health: The Hype, The Hope, and the Unknown Risks
Update: 2024-12-23
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Psilocybin—the active compound in magic mushrooms—is being hailed as a game-changer for mental health. But what’s the truth behind the buzz? In this must-see episode, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen share brain imaging insights, discuss the potential benefits for depression, and raise important questions about safety and long-term risks. Is this psychedelic drug the breakthrough people hope for—or another psychiatric misstep?
00:00 Intro
00:43 Psilocybin
05:00 Why Take Mushrooms?
8:44 Transcendental Experiences
11:15 The Negative Effects of Psilocybin
15:06 Sponsor
16:20 The Neuropsychological Effects of Nicotine
21:19 What are the Drawbacks?
23:23 Second Hand Smoke
27:33 Quitting Smoking
29:09 Wrap Up
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