Psychedelic Use News

science6 months ago•5 min saved

Psychedelic Users Show Unique Brain Responses to Self-Thoughts

A study comparing regular psychedelic users and non-users found differences in brain activity during self-reflection tasks, with users showing weaker activation in regions associated with self-processing, though results varied across datasets and may be influenced by lifestyle factors. The research highlights potential long-term effects of psychedelics on brain function related to self-related thoughts, but causality remains unclear.

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#brain-activity #eeg-study #mental-health

science-and-research2 years ago•4 min saved

"Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Mindfulness Meditation and Psychedelic Use"

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology suggests that mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use may have positive impacts on leadership development in the workplace. The research, which aimed to address the lack of empirical data on the effects of these interventions, found that a significant portion of participants who held management positions reported trying mindfulness meditation (43.6%) and psychedelics (17.7%). Responses indicated that both practices had positive impacts on leadership, including improved wellbeing, increased presence and awareness, enhanced creativity and productivity, and improved interpersonal attitudes. While the study has limitations, the findings suggest that combining mindfulness meditation and psychedelics in training programs could potentially improve leadership outcomes.

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#leadership-development #mindfulness-meditation #positive-impact