Classic psychedelic use protective with regard to psychological distress and suicidality

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 12:50 in Psychology & Sociology

Classic psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms and mescaline, previously have been shown to occasion lasting improvements in mental health. But researchers, through a new study, wanted to advance the existing research and determine whether classic psychedelics might be protective with regard to suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

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