This article explores the scientific rationale behind using psilocybin to treat late-life mental health challenges like depression, loneliness, and existential anxiety, while also examining why older adults are largely excluded from current psychedelic research. Synopsis As our population ages, the need for effective mental health...
This article delves into the science behind the profound sense of reality and insight—often described as feeling “realer than real”—that characterizes mystical experiences induced by psilocybin, and offers a rational explanation for this extraordinary phenomenon. Synopsis Drawing on a 2025 paper from Phenomenology and the...
This article explores the potential of using psilocybin and MDMA in a therapeutic setting to help couples navigate the complex challenges of substance use disorders and codependency, and repair their relationship dynamic. Synopsis A 2025 narrative review in Contemporary Family Therapy proposes a novel approach...
This article explores the emerging scientific evidence suggesting that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, may help retrain the body’s stress response system, leading to increased stress tolerance and a greater sense of calm. Synopsis Recent research indicates that psilocybin prompts a temporary, controlled...