# The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

- Published: 2026-01-02T15:47:15Z
- Updated: 2026-06-21T12:55:38Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg936l88e7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Science
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Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results

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