Four sources of data explore scientific findings on psychedelic-mediated personality change. Results from meta-analytic project, clinical trial, observational findings, and qualitative reports are discussed, along with underlying mechanisms and limitations.
Brandon Weiss
Brain organoids, resembling miniature brains, are grown from iPS cells for studying brain formation, diseases, and drug effects. Recent research explores psychedelics' therapeutic potential and mechanisms on brain organoids.
Stevens Rehen
Psychedelic experiences' impact on long-term outcomes in mood and wellbeing varies based on the nature of the experience, set and setting, and individual variables. Data from a psilocybin clinical trial
Tomáš Páleníček
Ayahuasca's wonder and healing practices are studied at a Shipibo-led retreat in Pucallpa, Peru, revealing how wonder shapes healing and transforms relationships between global guests and Indigenous healers.
Alex K Gearin
Study on predictors of acute ayahuasca effects at retreat in Costa Rica (N=53; Mean age=40.15; female=60.4%; White=86.8%) found intentions, expectancy, and openness correlated with spiritual, psychological, and physical effects. Results
Yitong Xin
Spring Washam shares insights from combining Ayahuasca with Buddhist philosophy, offering a new pathway for awakening. She discusses transformative practices and ethical ways to navigate the medicine path.
Spring Washam
Santo Daime religion, founded in the Brazilian Amazon in the 1930s, is now global. The bailado dance is central, offering unique psychoactive engagement and fostering ecological identity and healing opportunities.
Ana Flecha
The characterization of 'Mother Ayahuasca' as a benevolent healing spirit in the West is a recent commercial trend, contrasting with traditional Amazonian views where the spirit is not gendered. This
Emily Sinclair
Huni Kuin Indigenous representative discusses traditional use of ayahuasca, expressing concerns about globalization and potential loss of cultural significance with expanding Western interest in the plant.
Leopardo Yawa Bane
Ayahuasca's mainstream rise brings dilemmas like abuse and commodification, alongside legitimate Indigenous initiatives and religious freedom advocacy. Presentation highlights history, cultural aspects, research perspectives, controversies, and challenges faced.
Henrique Fernandes Antunes