•A 2026 study found that approximately one in five psychedelic users report experiencing a major life change that they attribute to their psychedelic use. •Common life changes include shifts in relationships, diet and exercise habits, quitting alcohol or other substances, and changes in religious or...
•A 2026 meta-analysis found that longer preparation and integration sessions in psilocybin-assisted therapy are linked to larger antidepressant effects. •Preparation helps to establish a strong therapeutic alliance, set intentions, and manage expectations for the psychedelic experience. •Integration is the process of making sense of the...
•A new study explores how psychedelic experiences can lead to lasting changes in how people understand themselves, others, and the world .•The study found that the feeling of awe, particularly the components of perceived vastness and connectedness, was significantly associated with a greater perceived overlap...
•For the first time, the FDA has approved a clinical trial of a secular, ritual-based group facilitation model for psychedelic therapy, demonstrating its safety and efficacy. •A study on psilocybin therapy for metastatic cancer patients with anxiety and depression showed statistically and clinically significant decreases...