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Aza Stephen Allsop

4 papers in the library · 15 citations · publishing 2023-2026

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Group psilocybin in an integrative retreat setting enhances social connection: an observational case report

October 14, 2026 Dayne Rayford, Shivani Dayal, Kosu Boudreau et al. preprint

Background and aimsPsilocybin can induce profound alterations in perception, emotion and self-referential processing. These changes are often accompanied by increased feelings of interpersonal connection, found via both psychometric survey data and anecdotally collected qualitative data. Despite recent increases in psychedelic research and treatment, most clinical trials have been performed in...

Music mindfulness acutely modulates autonomic activity and improves psychological state in anxiety and depression.

Frontiers in Neuroscience 2025 Christine Ramirez, Gertrude Asumpaame Alayine, Cyril Selase Kwaku Akafia et al. 3 citations

Anxiety and depression reduce autonomic system activity, as measured by Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and exacerbate cardiac morbidity. Both music and mindfulness have been shown to increase HRV, and clinical approaches incorporating these interventions show promise as effective treatments for symptoms of anxiety and depression. Music mindfulness, which combines music listening with mindfulness...

A Virtual Music Mindfulness Tool for Individuals of African descent during COVID-19

medRxiv December 27, 2024 Eghosa Igbinobaro, Amanda Watts, Oluwatofunmi Oshodi et al. preprint

Mental health disparities result from complex factors, including differential diagnoses, lack of access to standard mental health treatments, and inconsistent application of treatments when care is accessed. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these disparities as marginalized groups had less access to testing and care while having higher infection rates. Community-based forms of care, such as...

Changes in synaptic markers after administration of ketamine or psychedelics: a systematic scoping review

Frontiers in Psychiatry June 26, 2023 Simon Zhornitsky, Henrique Nunes Pereira Oliva, Laura A. Jayne et al. 12 citations

Background Ketamine and psychedelics have abuse liability. They can also induce “transformative experiences” where individuals experience enhanced states of awareness. This enhanced awareness can lead to changes in preexisting behavioral patterns which could be beneficial in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs). Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that ketamine and psychedelics...