[a fool in paradise]

I never heard it claimed that LSD cured depression, just that it “cured” alcoholism. A new kind of kick may just do that.

[Nifster]

When it was first being tested clinically in the sixties it was thought that it’s use under controlled settings would be part of a cure fore depression

There have been many chemicals tried and many have failed.

As to anxiety and panic the best results come from cognitive behavior therapy