Pivotal physical states: The somatic equivalent to pivotal mental states
Journal of Psychedelic Studies June 26, 2026 Malin V. Uthaug, Jack G. Allocca, Martha N. Havenith et al.
Abstract Background The Pivotal Mental States (PiMS) construct posits that psychedelics and other stress-inducing practices, such as fasting and hypoxia, can evoke transformative mental states through increased serotonin receptor activation in the brain. These states are associated with enhanced cognitive flexibility, accelerated associative learning, and psychological insights that may...