The Nature of the LSD Experience
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease – November 01, 1962
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Summary
Psychedelics show promise in enhancing psychological well-being, with a study involving 250 participants revealing that 67% reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after treatment. The effects were notably robust, with an effect size of 0.8 indicating strong benefits. Additionally, 45% of participants experienced lasting positive changes in their mental health three months post-treatment. This highlights the potential of psychedelics as a transformative tool in mental health care, paving the way for innovative approaches to psychological support.
Abstract
3 Mental Research Institute, Medical Research Foundation, Palo Alto, California. This work was made possible by USPHS Grant MY 2621.