This research examines how compounds found in psychedelic mushrooms could revolutionize mental health treatment. These natural substances, particularly psilocybin, show remarkable potential for treating conditions like depression and anxiety that don’t respond well to current medications. Unlike conventional antidepressants, these compounds appear to work by promoting brain plasticity and improving neural connections, potentially offering longer-lasting benefits with fewer side effects. Impacts on everyday life: • Could provide new treatment options for people with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety • May offer more effective and longer-lasting relief from mental health conditions compared to current medications • Could help reduce dependency on daily psychiatric medications through occasional therapeutic sessions • May provide new options for end-of-life care and treating addiction disorders • Could transform mental health treatment by offering a new paradigm of therapy combining medication with psychological support