Magic Mushrooms & the VA: Is It the Future of Mental Health Care?

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, is showing promising results in treating mental health conditions like PTSD. But will the VA ever approve its use for veterans?

In this video, we'll explore the VA's stance on psychedelic-assisted therapies, the current state of research, and the possibility of psilocybin becoming a legitimate treatment option within the VA healthcare system.
Join us as we delve into this controversial and potentially groundbreaking topic.
Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:30 Psilocybin and VA Medical Care: Current Stance
02:03 Evidence of Research Performed by the VA on Psilocybin
03:23 Support For Psilocybin in the New Administration and the Impact on it's use in the VA

Relevant Links:

VA Press Release:
https://news.va.gov/press-room/to-improve-care-for-veterans-va-to-fund-studies-on-new-therapies-for-treating-mental-health-conditions/
National Center for PTSD (VA Website):
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/treat/txessentials/psychedelics_assisted_therapy.asp
VA Evidence Brief:
https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/esp/psychedelics-mh-brief.cfm
RAND Corporation Report:
https://www.rand.org/pubs/articles/2023/therapeutic-use-of-psychedelics-in-treating-ptsd-and-depression-among-veterans.html
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