Frontiers in Psychology
December 9, 2022
Masha Remskar, Max J. Western, Olivia M. Maynard et al.
BackgroundPhysical activity and mindfulness meditation can be effective for maintaining good mental wellbeing, with early-stage research suggesting even greater effectiveness in tandem. Literature is lacking on the perceptions and acceptability of these practices, particularly in a preventative context. The study aimed to explore attitudes toward mental health and its maintenance through...
Harm Reduction Journal
July 24, 2022
Madelene Palmer, Olivia Maynard
29 citations
BACKGROUND: Alongside a recent revival in the use of psychedelics in clinical settings, there have been increases in the prevalence of recreational use, with many using psychedelics to deal with difficult emotions or to improve well-being. While clinical research is conducted in carefully controlled settings, this is not necessarily the case for recreational use. In this mixed methods online...
Scientific Reports
May 30, 2022
David R. Glowacki, Rhoslyn Roebuck Williams, Mark D. Wonnacott et al.
44 citations
Abstract With a growing body of research highlighting the therapeutic potential of experiential phenomenology which diminishes egoic identity and increases one’s sense of connectedness, there is significant interest in how to elicit such ‘self-transcendent experiences’ (STEs) in laboratory contexts. Psychedelic drugs (YDs) have proven particularly effective in this respect, producing subjective...
Research Square (Research Square)
March 21, 2022
Maddie Palmer, Olivia Maynard
4 citations
Abstract Background. Alongside a recent revival in the use of psychedelics in clinical settings, there have been increases in the prevalence of recreational use, with many using psychedelics to deal with difficult emotions or to improve wellbeing. While clinical research is conducted in carefully controlled settings, this is not necessarily the case for recreational use. In this mixed-methods...
arXiv Preprint Archive
May 17, 2021
David R. Glowacki, Rhoslyn Roebuck Williams, Olivia Maynard et al.
With a growing body of research highlighting the therapeutic potential of experiential phenomenology which diminishes egoic identity and increases one's sense of connectedness, there is significant interest in how to elicit such 'self-transcendent experiences' (STEs) in laboratory contexts. Psychedelic drugs (YDs) have proven particularly effective in this respect, producing subjective...