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News,02 Jan 2026,13 mins

Should magic mushrooms be used to treat mental health?

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Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results. The 麻豆社's science correspondent, Pallab Ghosh reports for 麻豆社 InDepth. 麻豆社 InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the 麻豆社 News website and app. (Image: Getty)

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