New Zealand Grants Exclusive Psilocybin Therapy License to Single Psychiatrist

Thu Jul 17 2025 13:50:49 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
New Zealand Grants Exclusive Psilocybin Therapy License to Single Psychiatrist

Dr. Cameron Lacey becomes the first psychiatrist in New Zealand authorized to prescribe psilocybin for mental health treatment, entering the global psychedelic therapy movement.


In a significant step for mental health treatment, New Zealand has sanctioned Dr. Cameron Lacey as the sole psychiatrist permitted to prescribe psilocybin, a powerful compound derived from “magic mushrooms.” This permission marks an important milestone as the nation joins a worldwide trend to utilize psychedelics in addressing depression, PTSD, and addiction issues.

Dr. Lacey has dedicated years to researching the potential benefits of psychedelics for mood disorders. His approval by New Zealand's health ministry underscores his vast experience with psilocybin during previous clinical trials. The decision comes in light of the increasing number of patients who have not responded positively to traditional antidepressant therapies.

To ensure safety and efficacy, the New Zealand government has outlined stringent regulations surrounding psilocybin treatments. Patients will not be given unfettered access to the substance; rather, they must undergo three preliminary talk therapy sessions before receiving their doses. During the treatment, patients will ingest a controlled amount of psilocybin while comfortably reclined and listening to soothing sounds, including nature noises and traditional Māori music, creating an immersive therapeutic experience that lasts approximately eight hours.

The move to incorporate psilocybin into therapeutic practices highlights a growing acceptance and scientific inquiry into alternative mental health treatments, gradually moving psychedelics from the shadows into mainstream medicine.

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