This paper provides a critical review of several possible mechanisms at different levels of
analysis underlying the effects and therapeutic potential of psychedelics. At the (1) …

The acute subjective effects of psychedelics are responsive to users' expectations and
surroundings (ie,“set and setting”). Accordingly, a great deal of thought has gone into …

Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin have shown substantial promise for the treatment of
several psychiatric conditions including mood and addictive disorders. They also have the …

Importance Mounting evidence supports the role of spiritual, existential, religious, and
theological components in mediating psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet integration of these …

Background: Psychedelic use is anecdotally associated with belief changes, although few
studies have tested these claims. Aim: Characterize a broad range of psychedelic …

Background and aims Ingestion or administration of classic psychedelics is sometimes
associated with improvements in well-being or mental health. Acute mystical-type …

Contemporary research on serotonergic psychedelic compounds has been rife with
references to so-called 'mystical'subjective effects. Several psychometric assessments have …

Recent research has demonstrated the potential of psychedelic therapy for mental health
care. However, the psychological experience underlying its therapeutic effects remains …

Psychedelic research is proceeding rapidly, despite ongoing legal and regulatory barriers
and lingering questions about study design, such as the difficulty of ensuring adequate …

Background: Many benefits and some harms associated with psychedelic use could be
attributable to these drugs' acceptance/avoidance-promoting effects and corresponding …