TL;DR •A major 2022 survey revealed significant differences between what psychedelic users want researched and what academic institutions prioritize. •While institutions focus heavily on medicalizing psychedelics for clinical trials, the community prioritizes best practices for non-clinical use and broader societal impacts. •Users expressed a strong...
Life transitions, like career changes, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, or adjusting after divorce, are an inevitable part of growth. However, they often come with stress and uncertainty. Sometimes it becomes so overwhelming that we need to rely on a little outside...
Key Takeaways •Purity culture teaches that your body is naturally sinful and dangerous, leading to profound disconnection and sexual shame. •Research indicates that purity culture is an independent predictor of sexual shame, even among survivors of nonconsensual sexual experiences (1). •The shame you feel about...
TL;DR •A new systematic review of 25 studies found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAP) significantly reduces anxiety symptoms across various mental health conditions. •The treatment produced a large reduction in anxiety for patients who received it, showing promise as a potential alternative to traditional medications. •While...