This study found that psilocybin-assisted therapy not only reduces anhedonia in depression but also heightens emotional responses to music. The brain’s reward network becomes more receptive, suggesting a powerful synergy between psychedelics and music for healing.
A large-scale study of over 2,500 adults finds that psychedelic use, especially microdosing, is strongly associated with improved health behaviours such as better diet, reduced substance use, and decreased impulsivity. These findings suggest psychedelics could catalyse meaningful lifestyle changes that enhance individual and public well-being.
A large-scale study of over 2,500 adults finds that psychedelic use, especially microdosing, is strongly associated with improved health behaviours such as better diet, reduced substance use, and decreased impulsivity. These findings suggest psychedelics could catalyse meaningful lifestyle changes that enhance individual and public well-being.
Psychedelic research can overlook the joyful, life-enhancing aspects of recreational use. This paper explores how LSD and mushrooms evoke profound pleasure, connection, and emotional transformation, urging us to reconsider the value of these experiences beyond therapy.
A recent French clinical trial explored the use of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in people with severe alcohol use disorder and depression. The study found psilocybin to be feasible, safe and potentially effective as an add-on to standard care, with promising results for abstinence and mood improvement.
A new study found that psychedelics like psilocybin can profoundly enhance our sense of meaning in life. Research spanning retreat, laboratory, and clinical settings found that psychedelic experiences consistently increase feelings of purpose and fulfilment, with benefits lasting up to six months. These gains were strongly tied to improvements in well-being and reductions in depression.…
A large-scale study of over 2,500 adults finds that psychedelic use, especially microdosing, is strongly associated with improved health behaviours such as better diet, reduced substance use, and decreased impulsivity. These findings suggest psychedelics could catalyse meaningful lifestyle changes that enhance individual and public well-being.
Can mystical experiences predict the success of psilocybin therapy for depression? A new clinical study reveals that the intensity of mystical experiences during the first psychedelic session may strongly influence therapeutic outcomes. This research offers insights into the power of altered consciousness in healing treatment-resistant depression, suggesting a pivotal role for spiritual-type experiences in psychedelic…
This landmark study explored the effects of psilocybin on clergy from major world religions, revealing transformative spiritual experiences and lasting positive changes in religious practices, attitudes, and well-being.
A neuroimaging study reveals how psilocybin alters the brain’s functional organisation, promoting a state researchers call “embeddedness.” Using machine learning, the team found that the psychedelic state enhances the brain’s integration and flexibility, aligning closely with self-transcendent experiences.
This study delves into how mental states before and during psilocybin use can predict the nature of psychedelic experiences. The research shows that a state of surrender may enhance positive outcomes, while preoccupation with daily concerns may lead to adverse effects. These findings offer valuable insights for psychedelic therapy, emphasising the importance of mental preparation.