Well, 'bout 20 years since I popped shrooms a couple of times and I must say that for me at least, the effect were quite opposite…
I think the best way of taking care of depression is learning how to use the brain correctly (focus, meditation) and not alter it with chemicals.
Just disregard the new-age bullshit that comes with meditation practice, there is vast experiences to explore going within which really leads to "expanding of your thinking"
It just takes dedication and persistance, there is no quick fix in the real world.