ACT and PcbAP for Depression – A Natural Synergy Part 2: The Technical Integration
Harnessing the theoretical and technical synergy between Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PcbAP)
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Aeruginascin Identified in Psilocybe cubensis Magic Mushrooms
This compound may be more ubiquitous than scientists originally thought. But no one has really gone looking for it yet.
The Ayahuasca Afterglow Phenomenon: Exploring Its Significance and Limitations
The afterglow effect is commonly referenced in psychedelic literature. However, limited attention is being paid to several uncontrolled variables.
Jordi Riba and the Challenges of Studying Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca, the quintessential Amazonian psychedelic brew, harbors a complex pharmacology that Jordi Riba helped disentangle.
The Legacy of Jordi Riba, a Pioneer of Modern Psychedelic Research
Jordi Riba Serrano PhD, a Spanish trailblazer in the resurgence of psychedelic science, passed away in August 2020 at the age of 51. His important contributions toward understanding the pharmacology of ayahuasca and other psychedelics will remain.
Connectome-Specific Harmonic Waves: A Deeper Dive Into Integrated Information Theory (IIT)
According to IIT, psychedelics cause concepts to form more links with each other than usual. This might explain several phenomena observed in psychedelic mind-states.
Ketamine Helps People Dislike Themselves Less
New research shows that ketamine reduces self-dislike, loosening the rigid prejudice toward oneself that can constitute depression.
Examining the Effects of Psychedelics on Experiential Avoidance
Experiential avoidance is one transdiagnostic process that may be implicated in the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics.
Ketamine-Induced Brain Rhythm Causes Dissociation: From Mice to Man
While ketamine produces a whole symphony of effects in the brain, surprisingly, a localized neural oscillation in a lesser-known area of the brain is enough to cause feelings of dissociation.
Psilocybin and Mindfulness for Depression: Complementary Actions Starting to Emerge
Both have long-lasting positive effects on mood, social skills and neuroplasticity. Combining them may potentiate and prolong mutual therapeutic effects.