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Psychedelic Mental Health 2d ago

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42177858/ Ketamine-based ICU sedation and patient-centered outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of mechanical ventilation duration, ICU length of stay, and delirium (Patel, et al, 2026) “These results support consideration of #ketamine as an adjunct in multimodal ICU sedation strategies” #ketaminesafety #icu #psychedelics

Ketamine-based ICU sedation and patient-centered outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of mechanical ventilation duration, ICU length of stay, and delirium - PubMed

Ketamine has been shown to possess unique pharmacologic properties that make it an appealing adjunctive sedative for critically ill patients; however, its overall impact on key intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes remains uncertain. As such, this systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to ev …

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Maxi 12x 💉2d ago

»I've gone through 4-5 grams of #DMT so far in my life but I stopped after a bad trip. The most important thing it showed me is that we are all the same awareness experiencing itself and all is unfolding simultaneously, rooted in love. And once some entity was showing me how energy flows with fixated attention.«

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVKxqPH31yQ&lc=UgxLQ_9vDGg_DbYj0654AaABAg

#Psychedelics

DMT vs Mushrooms: I Tried Both… Here’s the Truth

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The Magic Church 3d ago

Andrew Huberman has repeatedly emphasized that psychedelics interact with neuroplasticity and learning states.

We are aligned with this direction.

→ Heightened plasticity increases the importance of post-experience infrastructure, monitoring, and continuity systems.

#Psychedelics #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #PsychedelicResearch #Neuroplasticity #PublicHealth

hrylott 4d ago

FLORESCENCE premiered on Film Shortage this week. We'd love to hear your thoughts, reviews, ideas!
https://youtu.be/qxhw2V4BUZM?si=d_CNA9oBlZr7lktB

#shortfilm #independentfilm #film #filmindustry #movies #production #behindthescenes #horror #suspense #thriller #gothic #drama #madness #jung #philosophy #davidlynch #lynch #surreal #jorodowsky #tarkovsky #polanski #williamwyler #psychedelic #psychedelics #1960s #1970s #60s #70s #vintage #period #english #countryhouse #ghost

Psychedelic Mental Health May 20

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02791072.2025.2607729 #psychedelics

Psychedelic Mental Health May 20

Understanding experiences of psychedelic treatments for eating disorders: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies (Morris, et al, 2026) “Our interpretive narrative posits that core transformative processes (Mind-Body-Spirit, Emotional Processing), unfold within specific contextual conditions (Navigating Challenges and Risks, Enabling Safe and Supportive Experiences), and lead to meaningful outcomes (Therapeutic Improvements).“ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42157199/ #ketamine #psychedelics #eatingdisorders

Understanding experiences of psychedelic treatments for eating disorders: a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies - PubMed

The themes and interpretive narratives identified in this meta-synthesis suggest that to achieve therapeutic outcomes, ED-specific contextual conditions are required to facilitate internal processes during psychedelic therapy for EDs. This includes minimising the uncertainty that typifies EDs throug …

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Psychedelic Mental Health May 20

“ #depression scores showed no significant difference between oral #ketamine treatment versus other forms of ketamine... well-tolerated with no serious adverse events. findings suggest that oral ketamine can be safely applied & may be effective in reducing depressive symptoms in patients with depression.“ Short-term effects of oral ketamine for the treatment of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42155204/ #psychedelics #mentalhealth

Short-term effects of oral ketamine for the treatment of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed

The findings of our study suggest that oral ketamine can be safely applied and may be effective in reducing depressive symptoms in patients with depression. Further RCTs are needed to strengthen our results and identify the optimal treatment duration parameters.

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Nicholas A. Ferrell May 19

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-19-26

I had been sitting down to churn out today's edition of Pook-Emu Bee links when work fell into my lap. But it is now lunch, and lunch means it is time for links. 1. Humpback Whales Sometimes Hold Their Mouths Open for No Clear Reason. Tourists Are Helping Scientists Understand the Rare Behavior (Margherita Bassi for Smithsonian Magazine. May 18, 2026.) Maybe they're just messing with everyone. 2. What Trump’s psychedelics order means for healthcare (Maia Anderson for Healthcare Brew. May […]

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/pook-emu-bee-links-for-05-19-26/

Dean Burnett (that brains guy)May 17

More Than a Mushroom: Psychedelics 101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo4Y92C-BRc

Dr Dean Burnett joined Robin Ince, Dr Suzi Gage, and Reggie Watts, for a panel at the 2025 Latitude festival, all about the power (and problems) of psychedelics

#Psychedelics #Therapy #MentalHealth #Creativity #Festivals

More Than a Mushroom: Psychedelics 101 | Latitude Panel 2025 | Reggie Watts, Suzi Gage etc

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