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psychedelics
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Psychedelic Drugs Show Early Promise for Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Psychedelic therapies may reduce core borderline personality disorder symptoms, but evidence is early and requires careful clinical use and further research.
- Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
1 Hour Training Shifts Clinicians’ Views on Psychedelic Therapy, Study Finds
Brief, culturally informed training can shift clinician attitudes towards psychedelic therapy, improving referral willingness and access for diverse mental health patients.
- Mind & Brain
Preparing for a Psychedelic Trip: Expert Guide Offers Tips for Safe Experiences Amid Research Revival
Dr Rick Strassman’s guide equips users with set, setting and dose tips for safer, more meaningful psychedelic experiences.
Microdosing psychedelics may support mental health and creativity but requires more scientific research to confirm its true benefits.
Most people who used psychedelics in Norway reported lasting improvements in wellbeing when experiences were well-integrated and emotionally meaningful.
Naturalistic psilocybin use improves mental health across racial groups, but White participants experience longer-lasting benefits in cognitive flexibility and well-being.
Driving on psychedelics like psilocybin is both unsafe and illegal due to impaired perception, reaction time, and coordination.
New ultra-fast psychedelics show potential to treat depression rapidly, with effects seen within 24 hours and lasting up to a week.
- Society & Culture
Study Finds Religious Beliefs Can Reduce Violent Behaviour in Psychedelic Drug Users
A recent study has highlighted the intricate relationship between psychedelic drug use, religious involvement, and the likelihood of engaging in violent behaviour.
In recent years, there has been a growing trend among executives and celebrities openly discussing their experiences with psychedelics, including ketamine.
The practice involves regularly taking a sub-perceptual dose, typically a fraction of the standard recreational dose.
- Mind & Brain
Exploring the Nexus of Spiritual and Mental Health: The Intentional Use of Psychedelic Medicine
Psychedelics, substances that induce altered states of consciousness, have been used for centuries by various cultures in religious and spiritual contexts.
In recent years, the exploration of psychedelic drugs in the realms of psychiatry and psychology has been garnering significant attention.
- Mind & Brain
Psychedelic Therapy Paves the Way for a Broader Understanding of Consciousness and the Human Mind
Psychedelic therapy, a term once shrouded in controversy, now emerges as a pivotal subject in mental health research.