Discover Mental Health
October 31, 2026
Rafael S. Rodrigues, Marcio S. C. Longo, Fernando R. Beserra et al.
Psychedelics, such as ayahuasca, have shown therapeutic potential and are known to alter self-awareness dimensions. Recent studies have focused on the antidepressant properties of ayahuasca, showing that changes in self-perception such as ego-dissolution and mystical experiences are related to therapeutic outcomes. However, limited research has addressed how the individual's mindset (set),...
February 5, 2025
Lucas Villar Magalhães da Cruz
[pt] A ayahuasca é uma infusão psicoativa utilizada como enteógeno há séculos, com pesquisas recentes indicando seu potencial como um tratamento promissor para certos transtornos clínicos. Apesar do crescente corpo de literatura científica sobre seus efeitos, ainda há uma escassez de estudos que investiguem as experiências subjetivas de usuários ingênuos de ayahuasca. O primeiro estudo desta...
Research Square
August 23, 2023
Lucas Villar Magalhães da Cruz, Bheatrix Bienemann Favero, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes et al.
preprint
Abstract Ayahuasca is a brew with psychoactive properties that has been used as an entheogen for centuries, with more recent studies suggesting it is a promising treatment for some clinical disorders. Although there is an emerging scientific literature on its effects, to the best of our knowledge no study has explored the self-reported experiences of first-time ayahuasca users with quantitative...
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
June 22, 2023
Bheatrix Bienemann, Amanda Rocha Barbosa, Lucas Villar Magalhães da Cruz et al.
3 citations
There has been growth in the use of psychedelics by the global population in recent years. In addition to recreational and ritualistic use, recent research into psychedelics has brought advances for treating mental disorders. Understanding the specific circumstances in which psilocybin leads to positive outcomes may have important implications for the future of its clinical use and for harm...
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
October 18, 2022
Bheatrix Bienemann, Mariana Ridolfi, Marco Multedo et al.
5 citations
The validated scale showed solid psychometric properties, with potential differences in factor structure in relation to the English version. Considering validation is an ongoing process, it is recommended that studies be conducted comparing ego dissolution scores across distinct substances and different regions of the country.