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Beautiful Psychedelic Experiences Predict Better Therapy Outcomes

Beautiful Psychedelic Experiences Predict Better Therapy Outcomes

What they found

Among 96 participants, aesthetically pleasing psychedelic experiences predicted emotional breakthroughs and lower anxiety and depression.

Among 96 participants, aesthetically pleasing psychedelic experiences predicted emotional breakthroughs and lower anxiety and depression.

The number

96 participants

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Human – observational/survey

Human – observational/survey

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Sample size

96 participants

96 participants

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Aesthetically Speaking

Aesthetically Speaking

A new study found that the aesthetic quality of psychedelic experiences significantly predicts positive therapeutic outcomes. Among 96 participants, aesthetically pleasing experiences were linked to greater emotional breakthroughs, psychological insight, and positive behavior changes. Higher aesthetic quality also predicted reduced anxiety, depression and improved quality of life, while being inversely related to fear and paranoia.

A new study found that the aesthetic quality of psychedelic experiences significantly predicts positive therapeutic outcomes. Among 96 participants, aesthetically pleasing experiences were linked to greater emotional breakthroughs, psychological insight, and positive behavior changes. Higher aesthetic quality also predicted reduced anxiety, depression and improved quality of life, while being inversely related to fear and paranoia.

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