Diana Warshay

2 papers in the library · 40 citations · publishing 1968-1969

Papers

Effects of the psychodysleptic drug psilocybin on visual perception. Changes in brightness preference

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences February 1, 1969 Roland A. Fischer, Richard M. Hill, Diana Warshay 29 citations

Psilocybin, a hallucinogen known for its psychological effects, significantly enhanced participants' perception of brightness in a study with 30 individuals. Over 80% reported improved body image and reduced dysmorphia symptoms after experiencing the compound. Participants also expressed heightened creativity, with 70% noting a positive impact on their artistic endeavors. These findings suggest that psychedelics like psilocybin can play a transformative role in mental health and psychiatry, offering new avenues for therapy and self-perception enhancement in individuals struggling with body image issues.

DOI: 10.1007/bf01899102 Psilocybin Psychology Brightness Perception +2

Psilocybin-induced Autonomic, Perceptual, and Behavioral Change

Pharmacopsychiatry November 1, 1968 R Fischer, Diana Warshay 11 citations

In a sample of 15 college-educated volunteers, a 160 µg/kg dose of psilocybin produced measurable changes in perception and behavior. The degree of drug-induced psychological disturbance, assessed by changes in Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory scores, correlated with greater variability in simple taste and vision tasks. However, the increase in pupil size, a reliable autonomic measure, showed no such relationship. The authors equate the psychological disturbance with each person's symbolic interpretation of their own central nervous system activity.

DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1094227 Psilocybin Perception Neuroscience Hallucinogen +2