Psilocybin
The science of "magic mushrooms"
Once sacred, then banned, psilocybin is now reemerging as a powerful therapeutic tool. We track the science, stories, and policies shaping its renaissance.
My Experience at a Legal Psilocybin Therapy Retreat
States of Mind's Senior Editor tells us what actually happens at a psychedelic therapy session.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
Beats & Psilocybin: Inside a Music Executive’s Psychedelic Routine
Edward Crowe shares how mushroom ceremonies help him manage stress, sharpen focus, and lead with…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
From Personal Healing to Professional Purpose: Why I Started a Psychedelic Retreat Company
Sophie Spitzer shares how a mushroom journey healed her trauma and inspired her to launch…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
“Psychedelics Saved My Life”: In Conversation With Shawn Wells
Author and entrepreneur Shawn Wells shares his transformational experience, overcoming bullying, burnout, and mental health struggles.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing
Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…
Psychedelic Alpha’s 2025 Bullseye: Charting the Next Phase of Psychedelic Therapy
Latest PA report shows a booming pipeline: psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine and new neuroplastogens are coming…
The Rise of Mushroom Drinks: From Lion’s Mane Tea to Lemon Tek
New Solutions for Anorexia: Expanding Conventional Therapy
How innovative therapies could change recovery rates for anorexia nervosa — one of the hardest mental illnesses to treat.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Dr. Amy Reichelt
Beginner’s Guide to Magic Truffles: How to Start Psilocybin Microdosing Safely
Learn what magic truffles are, how microdosing works, and what science says about it.
Can Psilocybin Save Your Relationship? An Expert’s Insight into Psychedelic Couples Therapy
Sarah Tilley explains how psilocybin therapy may hold the key to healthier relationships.
Czech Republic Decriminalizes Cannabis and Legalizes Medical Psilocybin
Psilocybin for Depression: Compass Pathways Shares Phase 3 Results
What Is Psilocybin? The Psychedelic Compound Changing Mental Health
A comprehensive and informative guide to psilocybin, its uses, benefits, and more.
Editorial Picks
I Went to The Netherlands For A Legal Psychedelic Therapy Retreat
States of Mind's Senior Editor experiences legal psilocybin therapy — the first part in a…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
Ketamine vs Psilocybin vs MDMA in Therapy: Three Emerging Paths to Emotional Healing
Explore how ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA differ: each offers a unique approach to mental health,…
How Psychedelics Make Us Feel Connected — To Ourselves, Nature, and Each Other
Experts tell States of Mind how psychedelics reshape the brain and reconnect us to what…
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
My Experience at a Legal Psilocybin Therapy Retreat
States of Mind's Senior Editor tells us what actually happens at a psychedelic therapy session.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
Psychedelic Alpha’s 2025 Bullseye: Charting the Next Phase of Psychedelic Therapy
Latest PA report shows a booming pipeline: psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine and new neuroplastogens are coming…
Can Psilocybin Save Your Relationship? An Expert’s Insight into Psychedelic Couples Therapy
Sarah Tilley explains how psilocybin therapy may hold the key to healthier relationships.
Can Magic Mushrooms Make You Live Longer? Psilocybin Studied For Longevity
Psychedelic fountain of youth? New research suggests that psilocybin could dramatically delay aging.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
How Ibogaine Is Helping Veterans Rewire Trauma and Redefine Strength
A powerful psychedelic plant offers military veterans and trauma survivors a new perspective on healing.
Expert-Reviewed by:
Christian Snuffer
