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Ingredient in magic mushrooms may help depression

The psychedelic drug psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, is as good at reducing symptoms of depression as conventional treatment, a small, early-stage study has suggested. We get the reaction of Dr Matthew Johnson, Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences at John Hopkins University in the US, who specialises in this area.

(Picture: Psilocybe cyanescens mushrooms. Credit: Imperial College London/PA Wire)

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