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Patrick Elf

3 papers in the library · 34 citations · publishing 2022-2024

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Psychedelics as a tool for a more connected and sustainable world? Considering the importance of rituals, boundaries, and commitment.

International Journal of Drug Policy September 5, 2024 Katie Anderson, Patrick Elf, Amy Isham 6 citations

Despite the surge of interest in psychedelic research in the past decade, largely due to the promise of psychedelics for improving mental health outcomes, there has been comparatively little discussion about the social and environmental consequences of psychedelic drug use. While there is growing evidence to suggest psychedelics could foster a greater connection to the natural world and improve...

Moving Forward by Looking Back

History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals October 1, 2023 Patrick Elf, Amy Isham, Dario Leoni 6 citations

Abstract Much has been written in the academic and popular press on the positive consequences of psychedelic-induced mental states. Following the disappearance of psychedelic research from the public eye between the 1970s and early 2000s, a second wave of psychedelic research is gaining increasing interest from private sector actors looking to explore commercial opportunities. The...

Self-transcendent experiences as promoters of ecological wellbeing? Exploration of the evidence and hypotheses to be tested

Frontiers in Psychology November 14, 2022 Amy Isham, Patrick Elf, Tim Jackson 22 citations

In recent years, much has been written on the role of different mental states and their potential to influence our way of thinking and, perhaps more importantly, the way we act. With the recent acceleration of environmental and mental health issues, alongside the limited effectiveness of existing interventions, an exploration of new approaches to deliver transformative change is required. We...