Why is magic mushroom therapy booming in Jamaica? | MINDSET | EP 7

In Jamaica, a growing number of luxury retreats are offering psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms, as a mind-altering remedy for depression, PTSD, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Such substances are illegal throughout most of the world, but in Jamaica, the growing, selling and use of "magic mushrooms" is unregulated. In this free-for-all industry, proponents say the mental health possibilities are endless. But so are the risks. Mindset travels to Jamaica to meet the doctors, patients and retreat workers driving the country’s "shroom boom". Credits: Presenter and Series Producer: Drew Ambrose Producers: Hasham Cheema, Justine Henzell, Medhavi Arora Cinematographer: Lee Ali Video Editor: Andy Mees Graphics: The Bureau Studio Composer: Vicki Hansen Actor: Paul Bowen Special Thanks: Sand and Tan Hotel Production Manager: Susanna Low Senior Producer: Liz Gooch Supervising Producer: Nick Olle Executive Producer: Sharon Roobol #Jamaica #Psychedelic #MentalHealth