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Paul Hutson on potential for psychedelics in mental health

UW-Madison Center for Psychedelic Research professor Paul Hutson details how psilocybin is used in controlled clinical settings to treat mental health issues from severe depression to substance abuse.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

May 1, 2026

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Paul Hutson on how psilocybin is used in clinical settings to treat mental health issues.

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