PORTLAND, Ore. — Adults with low incomes reported lower depression following three months of psilocybin treatment in a first-of-its-kind study released Tuesday.

The study conducted by the National University of Natural Medicine and Oregon Health and Science University focused on people with major depressive disorder. Nineteen participants completed two psilocybin administration session in a group, and after the second treatment — and again in three months — participants self-reported significant reductions in depression, as well as other improvements.

"In the weeks and months, people experienced benefits that are not just related to their mood and their perceived sense of depression — they can feel improved social function or ability to communicate and be part of their family," said Dr

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