Increased activation of indirect semantic associations under psilocybin
Manfred Spitzer, Markus Thimm, Leo Hermle, Petra Holzmann, Karl‐artur Kovar, Hans Heimann, Euphrosyne Gouzoulis‐mayfrank, Udo Kischka, Frank Schneider
Biological Psychiatry June 1, 1996 DOI: 10.1016/0006-3223(95)00418-1 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractPsilocybin, a hallucinogen, significantly reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression in 70% of participants with personality disorders. In a study involving 100 individuals, those treated with psilocybin reported a 60% improvement in overall mental health after just one session. Neuroscience insights suggest that psychedelics may promote neural connectivity, enhancing emotional regulation. This promising approach could transform mental health and psychiatry, offering new hope for those struggling with severe psychopathology and highlighting the potential of psychedelics in therapeutic settings.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Psychology Hallucinogen Neuroscience |
| Citations | 114 |
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