What if healing your Parkinson’s-related depression could also ease your movement symptoms?
A groundbreaking 2025 clinical study just revealed something extraordinary: psilocybin—long known for its powerful effects on mood—may also support people living with Parkinson’s disease in unexpected ways.
Researchers at UCSF gave 12 individuals with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s a carefully administered course of psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms), combined with psychotherapy. Participants received two doses—first 10 mg, then 25 mg, two weeks apart—under supervised conditions. The results were astonishing:
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Depression and anxiety levels dropped significantly, and improvements lasted at least three months.
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Motor and non-motor symptoms also improved, including issues with movement, sleep, fatigue, and emotional regulation.
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Even cognitive flexibility—a person’s ability to adapt to change—got a measurable boost.
Importantly, there were no serious adverse events, and psilocybin did not worsen Parkinson’s symptoms or cause psychosis—historically a concern for this population.
This study marks a turning point: the first time psilocybin has been evaluated for a neurodegenerative disease. It opens up real possibilities for more comprehensive healing—not just physically, but emotionally and neurologically.
Is This the Next Step in Your Parkinson’s Journey?
If you or someone you love is navigating life with Parkinson’s and struggling with low mood or anxiety, you are not alone. Many of our clients at Vital Reset come seeking relief from exactly this blend of symptoms.
At our licensed psilocybin service center in Oregon, we specialize in Personalized psilocybin experiences designed to support emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation—always grounded in safety, professionalism, and care.
Contact us today to talk about how psilocybin could fit into your Parkinson’s care plan.
Or, if someone you know is struggling, share this post—you might change their life.
Another study started in 2024 using psilocybin to mitigate symptoms of Parkinson’s is still taking subjects as of May 2025.
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