Australia has become one of the first countries to approve psychedelics for certain mental health conditions.
From July, MDMA will be a new option for Australians with post-traumatic stress disorder.
For depression - patients will soon be able to consider the compound psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms.
The therapeutic goods administration says these are new avenues for patients who haven't responded well to other treatments.
Rules state authorised psychiatrists will prescribe the medication in closely monitored situations.
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