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 more5-MeO-DMT is less commonly known compared to psilocybin and LSD.
But recently it has been gaining more attention as a therapeutic agent. 5-MeO-DMT creates one of the most powerful psychedelic experiences of any substance known.
Can it be used safely and what are the risks?
Read moreCould psychedelics make you more creative? Shift your mind, connect you to others, and help you access a younger, more malleable version of yourself? Activist Rick Doblin, neuroscientist Gül Dölen, and musician Reggie Watts join Brian Greene for a mind-bending and multidisciplinary conversation about the promises and pitfalls of these "magic" molecules and their impact on creativity, connection, and consciousness.
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
Read moreThere is still no definitive evidence that microdosing with psychedelics is either effective or safe. Keep reading to read the potential benefits and risks.
Read moreDMT has been extracted from the jurema-preta (black jurema) tree (Mimosa tenuiflora), which is widely found in the dry Caatinga Region of Northeastern Brazil.
It is being researched in Brazil for potential in helping those with depression.
Read moreNew research finds LSD effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
Researchers report “effects were maximal 2 weeks after the second LSD session and sustained up to 16 weeks.”
Read moreNeuroscience research suggests LSD might enhance learning and memory by promoting brain plasticity.
Read moreAuthor Michael Pollan discusses the latest research in the psychedelic boom happening in medical research.
Read moreCheck out this great interview with the latest research on MDMA, psilocybin, and the interaction of psychiatric medications.
Read more“One of the most interesting things we’ve learned about the classic psychedelics is that they have a dramatic effect on the way brain systems synchronize, or move and groove together,” said Matthew Johnson, a professor in psychedelics and consciousness at Johns Hopkins Medicine.
“When someone’s on psilocybin, we see an overall increase in connectivity between areas of the brain that don’t normally communicate well,” Johnson said. “You also see the opposite of that – local networks in the brain that normally interact with each other quite a bit suddenly communicate less.”
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