Emergent Post-Loss Experiences (EPLEs)—reported in therapies like Reparative Experience-Based Grief Therapy and Induced After-Death Communication Therapy—are structured, multisensory experiences involving a sense of contact with the deceased, altered space-time perception, and comforting, meaning-related effects. A mixed-method study of 64 former patients developed a 22-item EPLE Scale. The scale showed satisfactory internal consistency (ω = 0.79) and moderate-to-strong correlation with the Near-Death Experience Scale (ρ = 0.62). Network analysis revealed a policentric organization. EPLEs appear to play a reparative role in complicated grief, and the scale offers a concise global measure for research and clinical use.
LSD and psilocybin produce different patterns of heart rate change over time in patients with treatment-resistant depression or anxiety disorders. In a small retrospective study of 30 patients receiving either substance during supervised sessions, LSD caused a delayed but sustained heart rate increase peaking at 3–4 hours, while psilocybin led to an earlier decline. Anxiety levels did not explain these differences, and no serious cardiovascular events occurred. The distinct temporal profiles suggest the two psychedelics may activate the cardiovascular system differently in clinical populations, though the findings are preliminary due to the small sample and retrospective design.
Vibroacoustic stimulation and guided mindfulness meditation produce different cognitive effects, as measured by EEG biosignals and subjective reports. Vibroacoustic stimulation increased concentration and well-being during exposure, while guided mindfulness meditation primarily increased relaxation. These effects were short-term. The study compared three groups: guided mindfulness meditation, vibroacoustic stimulation, and a no-stimuli control group.
Most people who undergo induced after-death communication (IADC) therapy report experiences that closely resemble near-death experiences (NDEs). In a study of 59 participants who had completed IADC therapy, 86% scored at or above the established threshold for an NDE on the NDE Scale, with an average total score of 14.69. The strongest features were transcendental and affective elements, such as perceiving otherworldly environments, encountering deceased loved ones, and profound peace, while paranormal aspects were less prominent. These findings provide the first empirical evidence that IADC experiences share a core phenomenology with NDEs, helping to explain how the therapy may work.