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Shaheen E. Lakhan

3 papers in the library · 3 citations · publishing 2013-2025

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Digital Enablement of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Non-Clinical Settings: A Systematic Review of Safety, Efficacy, and Implementation Models

Psychoactives December 24, 2025 Brendan Driscoll, Shaheen E. Lakhan 1 citation

Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers rapid and profound benefits for treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions but remains constrained by the need for intensive, clinic-based administration. Concurrently, advances in digital health technologies have introduced scalable tools. This systematic review evaluates the safety, efficacy, and implementation of digitally enabled psychedelic-assisted...

The Evolution of Do-It-Yourself Brain Hacking: From Fringe to Frontier.

Cureus June 1, 2025 Shaheen E. Lakhan 2 citations

Do-it-yourself (DIY) brain hacking has evolved from fringe experimentation to a cultural and clinical phenomenon reshaping how individuals interact with their brains. From early self-directed use of racetam nootropics, at-home transcranial direct current stimulation, and meditation apps, to the normalization of microdosing psychedelics, this movement reflects a broader shift toward brain...

Mindfulness-based therapies in the treatment of somatization disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS One 2013 Shaheen E. Lakhan, Kerry L Schofield

Mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) has been used effectively to treat a variety of physical and psychological disorders, including depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Recently, several lines of research have explored the potential for mindfulness-therapy in treating somatization disorders, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome. Thirteen studies were...