Psilocybin Therapy: Understanding How to Use Nature's Psychedelics for Mental Health

This guide to psilocybin therapy focuses on promoting self-discovery and healing through the uses of psychedelic mushrooms. At the time of publishing, psilocybin use is at the frontier for more widespread use in the realm of mental health. The reader will learn about the chemical makeup of mushrooms and what it is about them that can create powerful reactions and promote enduring reframing of someone’s life experiences. It will share the history of their use, as well as leaders in the movement for their use, and dive into the way these substances impact the brain. The rest of the chapter focus on how to use psilocybin with a facilitator, how to use them to work through psychological issues, exploring what macrodosing is, and looking at the potential risks associated with their use.