Are psychedelics as effective as SSRIs in treating depression?

For the first time in history, US life expectancy is declining. These experts believe that psychedelic medicine could offer a solution.
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What if we could solve our mental health crisis using psychedelic medicine? With rates of depression and anxiety steadily rising, recent studies have shown that plants could be a promising treatment.

While SSRIs have historically been prescribed for mood disorders, psilocybin is offering a promising, natural alternative. 

Host Evan Baehr sits down with Dr. Matthew Johnson to learn about these alternative therapies, and then heads to an ibogaine treatment center to see the work first-hand.

We made this video series, In The Arena, in partnership with Arena Hall, a community that explores ideas, tells stories, and funds projects–all to advance American ideals.

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