Effects of classical psychedelics on implicit and explicit emotional empathy and cognitive empathy: a meta-analysis of MET task
Scientific Reports October 18, 2024 Amit Olami, Leehe Peled‐avron 9 citations
Classic psychedelic drugs such as LSD, psilocybin, and ayahuasca enhance emotional empathy—both explicit and implicit—but do not affect cognitive empathy, according to a meta-analysis of studies up to November 2023. Empathy, the ability to understand and share others' feelings, is crucial for social interaction. The analysis used the Multifaceted Empathy Test (MET) to measure these effects. The findings suggest a specific role for psychedelics in boosting emotional empathy, highlighting their potential therapeutic value for conditions involving social functioning.