PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS, CHildren AND ADULTS
Psychedelic drugs can induce mind-altering states affecting perception, thought and sensory input.
They have historically been known for their recreational use and do not have nationwide legal approval.
However, psychedelic drugs are also increasingly being studied for their medical benefits (particularly with regard to mental health).
Learn more below about how certain psychedelics can—and cannot—be used for mental wellness.
Read morePollan spoke with Rolling Stone about his new Netflix series, and why psychedelics have the potential to not only change your mind, but change the way our society approaches everything from wellness to climate change to spirituality.
Read moreBefore psychedelic therapy and services becomes widely available, there needs to be a better understanding of all the ways these experiences can go wrong.
Read moreThe NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics was conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Read moreHere’s a look at the most recent, promising research on psychedelics and mental health.
Read more“Authors write that there are several things to consider before assuming psychedelics are entirely responsible for lower stress levels during lockdown, including better mental health measures among users, like more time spent outdoors, and healthy habits, such as a good diet and less time watching Covid-related news.”
Read moreThis study looks at four scientific articles on microdosing. Three of these indicate potential benefits from microdosing.
Read moreThe disguises we wear every day… Hiding your feelings can be freeing. But eventually you have to take off the mask.
Read moreBy highlighting the rapid increase in psychedelic research over the past ten years, Ed Prideaux of BBC explains how clinical trial results, favorable media coverage, and the potential development of new mental health treatments are steadily moving the public perception of psychedelics toward mainstream acceptance.
"Now the efforts of Doblin and others are finally paying off,” writes Prideaux. "Promising clinical trials suggest that psychedelics may prove game-changing treatments for depression, PTSD and addiction."
Read moreThe growing legitimacy of psychedelics as therapies promises to transform how we view the extraordinary.
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