Benefits from the Johns Hopkins Psilocybin Study - Lauri Kershman, M.D.

Lauri Kershman, an anesthesiologist and mother, reports on her personal transformation following her participation in a Johns Hopkins psilocybin study. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2006, she faced intense psychological struggle, characterized by severe trauma and anxiety related to her diagnosis. Two psilocybin sessions during the study facilitated profound psychological shifts, including fostering self-empathy and alleviating post-traumatic stress. This experience enabled significant lifestyle improvements, such as enhanced sleep and a reduction in stress, which she connects to an overall improvement in her quality of life and health long after the study concluded.