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Depression: Five Million Americans May Benefit From Psychedelic Therapy - Newsweek

New research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy could benefit millions of Americans with depression, with 56-62% of current treatment recipients potentially eligible if FDA approves. The study, involving Emory University, UW-Madison, and UC Berkeley, highlights the importance of understanding practical implementation challenges.


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Depression: Five Million Americans May Benefit From Psychedelic Therapy - Newsweek

New research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy could benefit millions of Americans with depression, with 56-62% of current treatment recipients potentially eligible if FDA approves. The study, involving Emory University, UW-Madison, and UC Berkeley, highlights the importance of understanding practical implementation challenges.

Over 5 Million Americans Could Benefit If Psilocybin Approved for Depression: Study

Over 5 million Americans could benefit from psilocybin therapy for depression if approved by the FDA, according to a study published in the journal Psychedelics.

Millions of depressed Americans could benefit from psychedelic therapy, study finds

A study estimates 5.1 to 5.6 million Americans receiving depression treatment could qualify for psilocybin therapy if approved by the FDA, based on criteria from recent clinical trials.

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