Elisabeth Mischler

Sub-Acute Effects of Psilocybin on Empathy, Creative Thinking, and Subjective Well-Being

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs February 26, 2019 Natasha L. Mason, Elisabeth Mischler, Malin V. Uthaug et al. 176 citations

Creative thinking and empathy are crucial for everyday interactions and subjective well-being. This is emphasized by studies showing a reduction in these skills in populations where social interaction and subjective well-being are significantly compromised (e.g., depression). Anecdotal reports and recent studies suggest that a single administration of psilocybin can enhance such processes and...