• Psilocybin for Mental Health: The Hype, The Hope, and the Unknown Risks

  • Dec 23 2024
  • Length: 31 mins
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Psilocybin for Mental Health: The Hype, The Hope, and the Unknown Risks

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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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