Study Suggests Bad Psychedelic Trips May Confer Mental Health Benefits Too
A new paper published in the “Journal of Affective Disorders” suggests that “bad” psychedelic trips may have a positive effect on mental health. The study represents the first research to delve deeper into the psychedelic experience and break it down into subtypes. Psychedelics have been subject to increased scientific scrutiny in recent years after initial studies indicated that they may have mental health benefits. This research has revealed that psychedelic experiences can result in major neural changes that can impact mental health in positive ways. With only a single or few doses of a psychedelic such as psilocybin, ketamine or…