Mystical Experiences, Psychosis, and Psychedelics: A Case Series on Meditation and Psychedelic-Induced Altered States
PsyArXiv May 4, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/n63ae_v1 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case series Case report |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation Mystical experience |
| Key findings | Mystical experiences induced by meditation or psychedelics can resemble psychosis but are typically context-dependent and integrated positively, unlike psychotic episodes. |
Abstract
Mystical Experiences, Psychosis, and Psychedelics: A Case Series on Meditation and Psychedelic-Induced Altered States