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Meaningful Psychedelic Experiences, Not Frequency, Boost Psychological Flexibility

Meaningful Psychedelic Experiences, Not Frequency, Boost Psychological Flexibility

What they found

In 629 participants, psychological insight during psychedelic sessions predicted greater acceptance and better wellbeing.

In 629 participants, psychological insight during psychedelic sessions predicted greater acceptance and better wellbeing.

The number

629 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.

At a glance

Latin name

Sample size

629 participants

629 participants

Published in

Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports

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Section

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

As it ran in Shroom Scan

It Means Something

It Means Something

A new study found that meaningful psychedelic experiences can enhance psychological flexibility primarily through increased acceptance, rather than frequency of use. Analysis of 629 participants showed that psychological insights during psychedelic sessions were strongly linked to greater acceptance of thoughts and emotions, which in turn predicted improved mental wellbeing. The research suggests it's the quality of the psychedelic experience, not quantity, that promotes these mental health benefits.

A new study found that meaningful psychedelic experiences can enhance psychological flexibility primarily through increased acceptance, rather than frequency of use. Analysis of 629 participants showed that psychological insights during psychedelic sessions were strongly linked to greater acceptance of thoughts and emotions, which in turn predicted improved mental wellbeing. The research suggests it's the quality of the psychedelic experience, not quantity, that promotes these mental health benefits.

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