How to Get Psilocybin Assisted Therapy

Psilocybin-assisted therapy is a relatively new and still largely experimental type of treatment for mental health conditions that uses psilocybin—the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms—to help patients address harmful thoughts and behaviors. While still in its early stages, research surrounding psilocybin-assisted therapy has suggested strong efficacy in treating mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In this article, we will explore how psilocybin-assisted therapy works, the benefits it offers patients, and how you can get started if you are interested in seeking treatment for yourself.

What is Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy?

Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy is a treatment that uses psilocybin, a psychoactive drug found in magic mushrooms, to help people with certain mental health conditions. It is suggested that psilocybin might be effective in helping patients overcome their ailments and even provide certain long-term benefits.

At dose levels typically used in these types of therapy sessions, psilocybin is not overly mind-altering for the patient, although increased dosages could cause perceptual changes for some.

Psilocybin is being studied as a treatment by several organizations throughout the world, including Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; New York University; University of California, Los Angeles; and Imperial College London.

Who Can Get Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy?

The short answer is that anyone can get psilocybin assisted therapy. The more-complete answer is that there are some people who should not get psilocybin-assisted therapy, like those with a long history of mental illness or those taking medication for mental illness. A psychiatric assessment is required to determine if someone would benefit from psilocybin-assisted therapy.

In some cases, a person may already be undergoing treatment for mental illness, and psilocybin-assisted therapy can be used in conjunction with conventional treatments such as talk therapy and medication.