NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF NATURAL MEDICINE

Oregon Study Demonstrates Psilocybin Therapy Efficacy for Low-Income Adults with Major Depression

- A first-of-its-kind study by OHSU and National University of Natural Medicine found that low-income adults with major depressive disorder experienced significant depression reduction following group psilocybin therapy sessions. - Nineteen participants completed two psilocybin administration sessions and showed sustained improvements three months later, with average satisfaction ratings of 4.8 out of 5. - The group therapy model cost $11,000 total for all participants compared to $4,500 per individual session, potentially making the breakthrough therapy more accessible despite current insurance barriers. - Researchers reported no serious adverse events during the study, with only minor temporary side effects like nausea and headaches observed in some participants.