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“The combined datasets differed in scanner type, psychedelic dose, route of administration, and the timing of the scan after drug use. Even with those limitations, this study provides one of the clearest pictures so far of how different psychedelics change communication across the brain.”

“Still, the results suggest that microdosing may be useful for supporting the adoption of healthier behaviors and lifestyle habits. In this clip, I discuss aspects of the psychedelic experience that make psilocybin potentially therapeutically beneficial for depression.”

“Interesting review of the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and other psychedelics, including recent randomized placebo-controlled trials demonstrating decreases in depression and anxiety, and potential long-lasting reductions in neuroinflammation.”

“[...] "I was fascinated to see similarities between the pattern of brain activity in a psychedelic state and the pattern of brain activity during dream sleep, especially as both involve the primitive areas of the brain linked to emotions and memory.”

“Interestingly, strong evidence indicates that meditation also reduces DMN activity, likely due to its emphasis on the present and non-self-related thoughts. Teasing out the mechanisms by which psychedelics and meditation elicit their beneficial effects on the brain has proven challenging, however.”

“Some of the growing body of literature surrounding the effects of psychedelic-occasioned mystical experiences for depression, end-of-life anxiety among cancer patients, and even as an aid in smoking cessation.”

“Psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, is best known for its effects on mood and perception—but it may also influence how we age. Clinical research has shown that a single dose of psilocybin can improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction, with benefits that can last for years.”

“Dr. Roland Griffiths is a clinical pharmacologist at Johns Hopkins and one of the world's foremost researchers on the psychedelic compound psilocybin.”

“Several researchers believe that meditation can produce the same types of mystical experiences as psychedelic drugs. Long-term meditators exhibit different patterns of activities and changes in volume in some regions of their brains.”

“Interestingly, those who had used psychedelics before experienced greater symptom relief, possibly due to "expectancy bias" – a phenomenon where a person's previous experience makes them expect positive results. These findings suggest that psilocybin exerts potent antidepressant effects.”