The psychedelic resurgence: Opportunities for behavioral and mental wellness and theory development
European Health Psychologist August 25, 2025 Talea Cornelius, Jorge Encantado, Laura Lopes de Carvalho et al.
Psychedelic treatments show promise for improving health and well-being. This article summarizes the history of early psychedelic research and its recent renaissance. Observational studies have linked psychedelic use to healthier diet, lower rates of heart disease, and spontaneous positive changes in health-related outcomes. The importance of understanding mechanisms underlying psychedelic impacts was emphasized, as was the need for attention to the social context of psychedelic experiences. Evidence for differential impacts of psychedelic use with versus without a partner, and impacts on close relationships, was presented.