"Psychedelic Retreats Offer Psychological Boost for Older Adults"

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"Psychedelic Retreats Offer Psychological Boost for Older Adults"
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A study in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reveals that older adults experience significant mental well-being improvements from psychedelic retreats, despite milder acute effects compared to younger participants. The sense of community and shared experiences during these retreats emerged as a key factor in their positive outcomes, highlighting the potential of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues in older adults. Further research is needed to explore these effects in diverse settings and populations.

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