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Joanne Lusher

5 papers in the library · 16 citations · publishing 2024-2025

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The Role of Psychedelics in Contemporary Psychological and Interdisciplinary Inquiry.

J Pers Med September 28, 2025 Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Emma Marie de Boo, Aysil Susuzlu et al. 2 citations

Psychedelic compounds are gaining renewed attention across disciplines for their profound psychological and neurobiological effects. Emerging research highlights their efficacy in treating mood disorders, PTSD, and addiction by enhancing neuroplasticity and disrupting maladaptive cognitive patterns. From a psychological standpoint, psychedelics facilitate introspection, emotional processing,...

Neuroplasticity and Neuro-Generation: The Promise of Psychedelics in Dementia Care

Psychoactives September 2, 2025 Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Emma Marie de Boo, Aysil Susuzlu et al. 2 citations

Dementia is a progressive neurodegenerative disease which is characterised by cognitive decline, memory loss, and behavioural changes. Patients suffering from dementia often experience emotional distress, sadness and depression which also impacts the wellbeing of their caregivers. Recent research has explored the potential of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and LSD, when treating various...

Regulatory Challenges of Integrating Psychedelics into Mental Health Sector

Psychoactives April 22, 2025 Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Emma Marie de Boo, Joanne Lusher 7 citations

Psychedelic substances have recently emerged as a promising method for treating mental health conditions, despite a history of stigmatization and restriction in use. The present review synthesizes existing literature on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA in addressing specific mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and addiction. On reviewing...

From controversy to curiosity: A qualitative exploration of societal perceptions of psychedelics

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews March 7, 2025 Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Emma Marie de Boo, Coral Yaron Shoklander et al. 2 citations

The present study explored perceptions towards the use of psychedelics. Existing literature suggests that psychedelics can be an effective alternative in the treatment of mental health conditions. However, negative perceptions are commonly expressed in online communities about the use of psychedelics in the mental health context. This controversy in perceptions and societal beliefs surrounding...

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of daily meditation and its impact on one’s sense of self

World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews June 30, 2024 Oliver Lawrence, Kerem Kemal Soylemez, Joanne Lusher et al. 3 citations

The present study investigated the impact of daily meditation on sense of self. There is extensive research regarding the physical and mental health benefits that meditation can bring about, yet literature is still limited on the influence this has on an individual’s sense of self. The aims of the current study were to contribute to the existing body of research on meditation and the self and...