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) …

Renewed interest in the use of psychedelics in the treatment of psychiatric disorders
warrants a better understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of …

The psychedelic effects of some plants and fungi have been known and deliberately
exploited by humans for thousands of years. Fungi, particularly mushrooms, are the principal …

No contemporary unifying framework has been provided for the study of non-ordinary states
of consciousness (NSCs) despite increased interest in hypnosis, meditation, and …

Research in the last decade has expressed considerable optimism about the clinical
potential of psychedelics for the treatment of mental disorders. This optimism is reflected in …

Psychedelic research currently appears to be trapped in a hype bubble driven largely by
media and industry interests. We believe that it would benefit the field of psychedelic …

Psychedelic drugs are increasingly being incorporated into therapeutic contexts for the
purposes of promoting mental health. However, they can also induce adverse reactions in …

Introduction The classic psychedelic psilocybin, found in some mushroom species, has
received renewed interest in clinical research, showing potential mental health benefits in …

Several phase II studies have demonstrated that psilocybin-assisted therapy shows
therapeutic potential across a spectrum of neuropsychiatric conditions, including major …

A single dose of the serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR) agonist psilocybin can have long-
lasting beneficial effects on mood, personality, and potentially on mindfulness, but …