A role for enhanced functions of sleep in psychedelic therapy?
Tom Froese, Iwin Leenen, Tomáš Páleníček
Adaptive Behavior April 4, 2018 DOI: 10.1177/1059712318762735 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Serotonin Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Sleep system call Variety cybernetics Psychotherapist |
| Citations | 8 |
| Key points | Proposes that the long-lasting positive psychological changes induced by serotonergic psychedelics may involve beneficial interactions with the self-optimizing functions of sleep. |
Abstract
After a hiatus of several decades, there has been a resurgence of studies into the therapeutic potential of serotonergic psychedelics. When administered in controlled settings, they have been reported to induce a wide variety of long-lasting positive psychological changes. However, the mechanisms by which psychedelics impart these long-lasting benefits remain poorly understood. Here, we highlight one possibility that has remained underexplored: a beneficial interaction with the self-optimizing functions of sleep.