Positive expectations predict improved mental-health outcomes linked to psychedelic microdosing.

ABSTRACT: Psychedelic microdosing describes the ingestion of near-threshold perceptible doses of classic psychedelic substances. Anecdotal reports and observational studies suggest that microdosing may promote positive mood and well-being, but recent placebo-controlled studies failed to find compelling evidence for this. The present study collected web-based mental health and related data using a prospective (before, during and after) design. Individuals planning a weekly microdosing regimen completed surveys at strategic timepoints, spanning a core four-week test period. Eighty-one participants completed the primary study endpoint. Results revealed increased self-reported psychological well-being, emotional stability and reductions in state anxiety and depressive symptoms at the four-week primary e

SUBMITTER: Kaertner LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7820236 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature