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34. Psilocybin vs Antidepressants with Dr Robin Carhart-Harris

The Drug Science Podcast

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The Benefits of Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression

Psilocybin was first used to treat depression in a single-blind study. The drug has been shown to reduce the number of severe depressions by as much as 80%. It is still not known if it can help people with other forms of mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.

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