Autistic people are often missing from conversations about psychedelic therapy, despite growing evidence that these substances may help ease the emotional distress many experience. While autism is not something to be cured, emerging research and first-person accounts suggest psychedelics may support autistic people by reducing co-occurring anxiety, depression, and social isolation—opening new questions about inclusion,…
This study examined the impact of psychedelic experiences on mental health and social engagement among autistic adults. With promising results from a single impactful experience, the study highlights perceived reductions in anxiety and increases in social connections. These findings indicate new possibilities for addressing mental health and social challenges faced by the autistic community, though…