Unveiling the Healing Potential: A Phenomenological Exploration of Mothers' Experiences with Psilocybin Mushrooms in Postpartum Depression The purpose of this survey is to explore the lived experiences of mothers who have had psychedelic experiences (specifically psilocybin mushrooms) during their period of Postpartum Depression. Your participation in completing this survey is voluntary and you may decide to stop at any time with no penalty, and continue later. All responses are anonymous and no data about your identity is being collected. No data about your identity is being collected. The Qualtrics survey platform does not collect the IP address or geo-location of your computer. This survey should not take more than 60 minutes.

 This research will be looked at through an interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA). IPA is a qualitative approach which aims to provide detailed analysis of personal lived experiences. It is very important that you be as detailed and thorough in your responses. Your anonymity is important. Please refrain from using any identifying information as it will be changed (through use of pseudonyms) or removed.

 The survey questions are posted below so that you may think about them and decide if you would like to participate in this survey.
Survey Questions:
1- Are you at least 21 years old?
 2-Are you a female who has given birth to a child and then experienced postpartum depression? (This does not include miscarriages/stillbirths)
3-How many children have you given birth to?
4- Are you currently taking a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) medication (Examples Include but are not limited to: Escitalopram (Lexapro) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva)
5-Did you ingest psilocybin mushrooms during your postpartum experience?
6-How much did you eat?
7-Has it been at least 24 hours since you have ingested more than a microdose (.4 or less) of psilocybin mushrooms?
8-Describe what it was like to be pregnant (i.e : feelings or lack of feelings of connection, if it changed your sense of self or your “core you”, if you had more than one pregnancy, was it different for both of your pregnancies?) Describe the bond or lack thereof you had with your baby(ies)
9-Describe your transition from daughter to mother? This transition from single person to couple, from your independent self to your new dependent self.
 10-Describe your experience of having postpartum depression (negative thoughts, suicidal/homicidal, anxiety, or lack thereof for any of these) on i.e Describe any pressures felt (family, friends, society, self, partner) - Feel free to speak on anything that was prominent in your experience during postpartum
11-What was it about psychedelics that helped you turn towards them during this time?
 12-Describe your psychedelic (psilocybin) experience(s) post pregnancy
13-How did your experience with psychedelics impact your experience of postpartum (or not)?
14-Describe how your experience with psychedelics impacted your relationships in your life (self, baby, society)
 15-Describe any new meanings, understandings, or perspectives that formed from your experiences with psychedelics
16-Is there anything else you would like to speak on about your experiences with motherhood and psychedelics?

Below are resources should you feel like you need help working through any memories that come up. If you have any questions please contact me at 770-885-0196 National Parent Helpline- (1-855-427-2736)

Suicide Hotline/Helping- Dial 988 or Text 988

Reach out for support through The Grow network from Mom's on Mushrooms- https://www.momsonmushrooms.com/

 Future research: Anonymous data will be saved and may be used for future research. You will not be told specific details about these future research studies as the researchers will not be able to identify you to contact you regarding future research. If you have any questions or concerns about the nature of this research or the survey please contact:
 Madeline Haskins, Graduate Student/Principle Investigator, 770-885-0196, mhaskin1@my.westga.edu
Faculty Supervisor- Dr. Christine Simmonds-Moore csimmond@westga.edu
 or University of West Georgia IRB: irb@westga.edu.

 I am at least 21 years old, have read the above information, my questions concerning this study have been answered and provide my consent to participate under the terms above.

 Remember to print or save a copy of this consent form (link below) for your records.

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