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Psilocybin and Mental Health: What the Evidence Shows in 2026

Psilocybin has reached Phase 3 research and an active FDA review pathway, but it is not an approved depression treatment. Here is what the evidence shows about depression, safety, microdosing, supervised treatment and what remains uncertain.