Researchers are exploring whether psychedelic drugs can treat mental-health problems . The study is the first to look at how psilocybin might help people with depression and anxiety. Petros Levounis , M.D. , an addiction psychiatrist at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons , in New York City , and a former chair of the American Psychiatric Association 's committee on addiction treatment , emphasizes that psychedelics are far from being a mainstream treatment . When taken under professional supervision , one or two doses can help patients recover .
Researchers are exploring whether psychedelic drugs can treat mental-health problems . The study is the first to look at how psilocybin might help people with depression and anxiety. When taken under professional supervision , one or two doses can help patients recover .