TL;DR •A recent RAND study estimates that 4.8 million U.S. veterans have used psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, or MDMA in their lifetime. •Veterans are increasingly turning to these substances as potential treatments for severe PTSD, depression, and other service-related mental health conditions. •Despite growing interest...
TL;DR •UC Berkeley has launched the first-ever neuroimaging study focused specifically on how psilocybin affects the healthy aging brain. •Researchers believe psilocybin may boost neuroplasticity, potentially counteracting the structural brain changes and cognitive decline associated with aging. •While most psychedelic studies focus on younger people...
Key Takeaways •Many well-meaning therapists lack specific training in religious trauma, leading them to misdiagnose or unintentionally invalidate a client's experience. •A 2024 study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology highlights a significant gap in mental health graduate education regarding spiritual and religious competencies (1)....
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...