Editorial: Down the rabbit hole - the psychological and neural mechanisms of psychedelic compounds and their use in treating mental health and medical conditions.
Front Psychiatry June 10, 2024 Leehe Peled-Avron, Jacob S. Aday, Amilia Lydia Kalafateli et al. 2 citations
Psychedelic compounds produce profound alterations in consciousness and perception, and emerging evidence suggests they may be effective treatments for several mental health and medical conditions. This editorial introduces a collection of articles that explore the psychological and neural mechanisms underlying these effects, including how psychedelics modulate brain networks, promote neuroplasticity, and facilitate therapeutic change. The authors argue that understanding these mechanisms is crucial for developing safe and effective psychedelic-assisted therapies. They highlight the need for rigorous research to clarify how these compounds work and to optimize their clinical application.