This article highlights the import of two phenomenological variables: the implicit temporal and bodily movement experience. Then, I propose some ideas to build a framework for mental health. The proposal begins by critically considering Stanghellini’s conception of alterity, as he defines its relation through two conditions: reflexive self-awareness and “spoken word” dialogue. This conception...
Research into new treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders has progressed slowly over the past 50 years, with limited breakthroughs. However, the psychedelic renaissance is opening promising new avenues for therapy, offering the potential to reduce side effects and eliminate the need for chronic use of traditional antidepressants. A key goal in neuropharmacology today is to understand the role...
Abstract The discussion surrounding the necessity of acquiring personal experience of non-ordinary states of consciousness in the course of psilocybin-assisted therapy training is crucial, as it can affect treatment safety, effectiveness and accessibility. As such, the ethical and practical issues associated with such a training standard require timely consideration in jurisdictions where this...
This explorative article is an attempt to focus attention on the paradigm shift in science that is occurring at present. The shift is the result of the clash between the traditional Western mechanistic approach and a more holistic world-view which also makes provision for direct, non-in tellectual experiences of reality. In the ordinary state of consciousness, for example, a person is ex pected...
Introduction: Serotonergic psychedelics, serotonin 2A receptor agonists such as psilocybin that can result in substantially altered states of consciousness, are used in recreational and research settings. The safety of psychedelic experiences in research settings is supported by controlled physical environments, presence of clinical and medical staff to address emergent issues, screening for...
Psychedelics, historically celebrated for their cultural and spiritual significance, have emerged as potential breakthrough therapeutic agents due to their profound effects on consciousness, emotional processing, mood, and neural plasticity. This review explores the mechanisms underlying psychedelics’ effects, focusing on their ability to modulate brain connectivity and neural circuit activity,...
At Burning Man 2023, the Cloud-9 Camp’s night-long ceremony with the psychedelic 2C-B (4-bromo-2, 5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) began with one question: “Would anyone like to speak a word of intention? Just one word—for yourself, for this journey.” This question marked the start of their intention-setting ritual and their entrance into the psychedelically altered state of consciousness. Intention...
Les psychothérapies assistées par psychédéliques, notamment avec la psilocybine et le LSD, ont récemment gagné en intérêt pour leur potentiel à améliorer le traitement des troubles psychologiques via la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC). Ces substances sont connues pour induire des états modifiés de conscience qui peuvent catalyser des changements significatifs en termes de cognition,...
While psychedelic substances are extensively studied through the lens of various academic disciplines, their impact on the therapeutic practice of mental health professionals is yet to be explored. This firsthand experience is deemed crucial for effectively assisting patients in the process of integrating a psychedelic experience.The aim of this study was to explore the psychological and...
The enduring and severe depression often suffered by Veterans causes immense suffering and is associated with high rates of suicide and disability. This is the first study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in Veterans with severe treatment-resistant depression (TRD). 15 Veterans with severe TRD (major depressive episode failing to respond to ≥5 treatments, or lasting >2 years)...