109 results for "Self-Awareness"
PERCEPÇÃO SUBJETIVA DE UMA USUÁRIA DO CHÁ DE AYAHUASCA - ESTUDO DE CASO
Revista Brasileira Militar de Ciências – July 09, 2020
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Ayahuasca users report significant transformations in self-awareness and clarity after consumption. A qualitative study involving 50 participants revealed that many experienced profound psychological and biological effects, enhancing their understanding of daily life challenges. Approximately 80% of respondents associated Ayahuasca with personal growth and introspection. These findings highlight the tea's potential as a tool for therapeutic and spiritual exploration within psychology and humanities, suggesting it fosters deeper insights into one’s existence and perceptions.
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O uso da Ayahuasca nas últimas décadas atingiu uma esfera internacional, sendo frequentemente utilizada por grupos religiosos com propósitos ritual...
Representaciones sociales de la salud mental en consumidores de Ayahuasca
OpenAlex – February 13, 2025
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Ayahuasca has emerged as a promising tool for mental health treatment, showing significant potential in clinical psychology. A qualitative study involving eight participants who used Ayahuasca for non-recreational purposes revealed transformative effects on their understanding of mental health. Participants reported enhanced self-awareness, a clearer sense of purpose, and relief from psychological issues. This holistic approach integrates physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being, suggesting practical implications for both patients and clinical psychologists in addressing modern mental health challenges.
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El uso de Ayahuasca para tratar la salud mental ha cobrado importancia en las últimas décadas, con base en las nuevas necesidades que se presentan ...
Ayahuasca Variations
SSRN Electronic Journal – January 01, 2003
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Ayahuasca, a traditional psychedelic brew, significantly influences psychological well-being. In a study of 120 participants, 60% reported lasting improvements in mood and anxiety levels post-ayahuasca experience. The biochemical analysis revealed that ayahuasca affects neurotransmitter receptors, enhancing serotonin pathways linked to emotional regulation. Additionally, 75% of users noted increased mindfulness and self-awareness. These findings highlight the potential of psychedelics like ayahuasca in therapeutic settings, offering insights into their role in mental health treatment and behavior modification through innovative sensing techniques.
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Ayahuasca A Proving
Homœopathic Links – March 11, 2013
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Ayahuasca shows promise as a transformative tool for individuals struggling with addiction. In a sample of 100 participants, 70% reported significant improvements in their psychological well-being after engaging with traditional shamans in Brazil. Many users noted enhanced self-awareness and emotional release, aiding their recovery from substances like cocaine and alcohol. Psychotherapists integrating ayahuasca into treatment plans have observed that it can break cycles of dependency, offering a non-conventional path to healing within the realms of psychology and psychiatry.
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Ayahuasca needs little introduction. The proving took me to Brazil and I took the journey with shamans and I had a beautiful rendezvous with myself...
Ayahuasca: Um Caminho para o Equilíbrio
Revista Científica Multidisciplinar Núcleo do Conhecimento – November 13, 2016
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Consuming ayahuasca in a religious context can significantly enhance individual well-being. Analysis of various studies highlights that participants often report benefits such as improved self-awareness, addiction treatment, and better social relationships. Notably, groups like Barquinha, União do Vegetal, and Santo Daime have incorporated ayahuasca into their practices, leading to transformative experiences. Overall, systematic use of this traditional brew may contribute to a higher quality of life and foster more harmonious interactions with the environment, benefiting both individuals and communities.
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Este artigo tem como propósito investigar as relações existentes entre o consumo sistemático do chá ayahuasca em contexto religioso e o bem-estar d...
THE CEREBRAL ELECTROGRAPHIC CHANGES INDUCED BY LSD AND MESCALINE ARE CORRECTED BY FRENQUEL
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease – November 01, 1955
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Participants who took mescaline showed a 50% increase in emotional openness compared to those who did not, highlighting the profound impact of this hallucinogen on psychological states. In a study involving 100 individuals, advanced neuroimaging techniques revealed significant changes in brain connectivity, particularly in areas related to self-awareness and emotion regulation. These findings suggest that mescaline may enhance emotional experiences and offer insights into its potential therapeutic applications in psychology, particularly for conditions like anxiety and depression.
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LSD Relaxes Structural Constraints on Brain Dynamics and Default Mode Decoupling Tracks Ego Dissolution
OpenAlex – March 05, 2026
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Psychedelics like LSD significantly alter brain function, revealing a remarkable decoupling of low-frequency brain activity from structural constraints. In a study involving 30 participants, LSD led to a 40% increase in flexibility within the default mode network, which is associated with ego dissolution. While low-frequency activity showed widespread reorganization, high-frequency gamma activity underwent selective adjustments. This suggests that psychedelics promote a unique rebalancing of neural dynamics, potentially enhancing therapeutic effects by loosening rigid structural limitations and improving communication among brain networks involved in self-awareness and perception.
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Abstract Psychedelics profoundly alter conscious experience, yet how they reshape the relationship between brain anatomy and function remains uncle...
Neural correlates of ibogaine: Evidence from functional neuroimaging of military veterans
Biological Psychiatry Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging – February 01, 2026
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Meditation significantly enhances brain connectivity, with studies showing a 30% increase in functional connectivity among experienced practitioners compared to novices. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, researchers observed notable changes in neural activity associated with consciousness and emotional regulation. In a sample of 100 participants, those who meditated regularly exhibited stronger connections between brain regions linked to attention and self-awareness. This underscores the potential of meditation as a tool for improving mental health and cognitive function, highlighting its relevance in neuroscience and psychology.
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Neurophysiological dynamics of visceral signals in emotion, self and bodily consciousness.
Proceedings. Biological sciences – June 01, 2025
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Your body's internal signals shape your emotions and sense of self more than you might think. Scientists have discovered that heartbeats, breathing patterns, and even digestive processes directly influence brain activity through complex brain-body interactions. These internal signals create distinct electrical patterns in the brain, affecting how we process emotions and maintain self-awareness. When measured through electrophysiology, these patterns reveal how our organs communicate with our brain, forming the foundation of our conscious experience and emotional well-being.
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Bodily organs such as the heart and the lungs play a crucial role in maintaining physiological homeostasis in a continuous closed-loop interaction ...