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Lorraine Li

3 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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Childhood trauma and psychological outcomes following psychedelic use: a scoping review

npj Mental Health Research July 30, 2026 Lorraine Li, Paige Seath, Nadav Liam Modlin et al.

Abstract Research examining psychological outcomes following psychedelic use has grown substantially, yet the role of childhood trauma in shaping these responses remains insufficiently understood. This scoping review mapped the literature examining childhood trauma in relation to post-psychedelic psychological outcomes. Thirty-four sources met inclusion criteria and investigated substances...

The Therapeutic Alliance's Moderating Role on the Negative Relationship Between Dread of Ego Dissolution and Changes in Depression Symptom Severity in Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the PsiDeR Trial.

2026 Canyon Akromis, Lorraine Li, Kwon Mok Ko et al. preprint

This project is a secondary analysis of data from Psilocybin in Depression Resistant to Standard Treatments (PsiDeR) study, a phase II, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial where participants with treatment resistant depression received either 25 mg of psilocybin or a placebo alongside psychotherapy. This research seeks to determine whether the therapeutic alliance, measured by the...

The effect of psychedelics on associative learning: a systematic review

bioRxiv July 22, 2025 Alice Caulfield, Lorraine Li, Famia Askari et al. preprint

Introduction: Psychedelics are emerging as potential treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions, with evidence suggesting a single administration can lead to enduring behavioural changes. While the underlying putative mechanism(s) remain unclear, there is evidence supporting altered learning as a key candidate. Aim: This systematic review examined studies assessing the effects of psychedelics...

DOI: 10.1101/2025.07.21.665870 (opens in new tab) Neuroplasticity Cognitive enhancement Brain function enhancement Learning improvement +8