Researchers at the University of South Florida are conducting clinical trials to explore the potential of psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, as a treatment for postpartum depression and other mental health disorders.

Tracey Tee, founder and CEO of Moms on Mushrooms, said, "We've greatly misjudged and mis-prioritized the mental health of mothers in general and we've gotten a lot of it wrong."

Her group educates women about magic mushrooms and psilocybin, focusing on how they can help mothers dealing with trauma or depression. Tee emphasized the potential of microdosing and magic mushrooms as an emerging solution, although she acknowledged it may not be suitable for everyone.

"Studying it for postpartum in particular is like a no-brainer for me," she said.

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