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Psychedelic experiences linked to identity shifts and improved mental health among LGBTQIA+ individuals

A new study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs suggests that psychedelic experiences may be associated with positive changes in gender and sexual identity and improvements in mental health ...
Technology Networks

A New Mechanism Behind Psychedelic Therapy's Lasting Effects

Researchers found that the psychedelic compound DOI strengthens connections between the claustrum and anterior cingulate ...
The State Press

Psychedelics meet psychology at ASU's BEAR Lab

The BEAR Lab is researching the effects psychedelics may have on individuals' behavior and livelihood, with a focus on the ...
Labroots

Keynote Presentation: Psychological Insights, Not Metaphysicial Beliefs, Drive Psychedelic Benefits with Live Q&A

Interest in psychedelics has surged, driven in part by their potential therapeutic applications. However, the mechanisms underlying these benefits remain debated. One perspective, the metaphysical ...
Rolling Stone

The Happy Therapist Experience: Psychedelic Retreats for Inner Transformations

In recent years, traditional approaches to addressing mental health and addiction issues have evolved to embrace alternative therapies that utilize the transformative power of our inner selves, nature ...
The Harvard Crimson

Experts Debate Federal Legalization of Psychedelic Therapy at Harvard Law School Event

Experts on psychedelic use and drug regulation discussed whether psychedelic therapy should be legalized federally at a Wednesday event hosted by the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, ...
Medicine Buffalo

Psychedelics and sex: New research explores perceived impacts on sexuality and intimacy

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The increasing availability of legal psychedelic therapy programs, such as those in Colorado and Oregon, has led researchers to take a broader look into various aspects of how people ...
Colorado Public Radio

How does psilocybin alter the brain? We talked to a scientist to find out

This story is part of The Trip, a CPR News series on Colorado’s new psychedelic movement. Early research indicates that the psilocybin found in psychedelic mushrooms could be beneficial in treating ...
KTBS

Virtual Reality May Re-create Psychedelic-Like Effects Sans Drugs

Researchers say that this approach could safely support mental health therapies without the use of drugs FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) ...
Benzinga.com

Beyond The Brain: Heart Activity May Shape Psychedelic Experiences, Study Finds

A study found mystical experiences reported by DMT users are closely linked to specific patterns of heart activity during the experience. Autonomic nervous system, regulating stress and relaxation, ...
Medscape

Psychedelic Drugs No Risk to Mental Health, Possibly Beneficial

Using classic psychedelic drugs does not raise the risk for mental health problems; on the contrary, it may offer some protection, new research suggests. Among 130,152 representative US adults, ...