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Is it depression or Autistic Burnout?
For years, I lived under the wrong diagnosis. Traditional treatments fail when we mistake a nervous system paralyzed by "masking" for a simple chemical imbalance.
In my latest article, I explore the neurobiology of burnout and the emerging role of psilocybin as a "window of plasticity" for the autistic brain.
Read the full piece here:
https://medium.com/the-unexpected-autistic-life/is-it-depression-or-autistic-burnout-why-the-difference-matters-for-psychedelic-therapy-589f0e108c91
#Neurodiversity #AutisticBurnout #MentalHealth #PsychedelicTherapy #Psilocybin #ActuallyAutistic

Is it Depression or Autistic Burnout? Why the Difference Matters for Psychedelic Therapy

Psilocybin isn’t a cure for autism, but it might be the key to unlocking a nervous system paralyzed by decades of performance.

Medium

Psychedelic Institute Project Mar 17

https://flipboard.com/@PlanetMedicine “Subverting the algorithm.” #flipboard is another thing in the fediverse. Ongoing review of current psychedelic research, practice and harm reduction coaching. #ketamine #psychedelic #psychedelics #psychedelicscience #ketaminetherapy #psychedelictherapy #psychedelicresearch #psychedelicinstituteproject #uruguay #fediverse #nowar #psychedelicmedicine #mentalhealth #lifecoach #psychedelicintegration #globalpsychedelics #mdma #dmt #lsd #shrooms #5MeO

Psychedelic Institute (@PlanetMedicine) on Flipboard

Visit us at https://psychedelicmentalhealth.net y https://institutopsicodelico.org

Flipboard

Psychedelic Institute Project Mar 13

Psilocybin or Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial (Johnson, et al, 2026) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2846155?resultClick=1 In this pilot randomized clinical trial, 1 dose of psilocybin with manualized CBT significantly increased long-term abstinence compared with nicotine patch treatment with CBT. Psilocybin abstinence rates were higher than typical treatments, suggesting promise for tobacco smoking cessation. #psychedelics #psilocybin #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #psychedelictherapy

Psilocybin or Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation

This pilot randomized clinical trial compares prolonged smoking abstinence rates in smokers receiving psilocybin with those receiving the nicotine patch with both groups receiving manualized smoking cessation cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psychedelic Institute Project Mar 8

https://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/publications/esp/psychedelics-mh-brief.cfm #psychedelics #psychedelictherapy #mdma #psilocybin #mentalhealth

Psychedelic Institute Project Mar 6

Efficacy and risks of psychedelics in treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review (Thomas, et al, 2026) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41784123/ "MDMA and ketamine IV currently have the greatest support in the literature for efficacy in PTSD. Studies suggest treatment with these agents under supervision may lead to improvements in PTSD symptoms, with the medications being generally well tolerated.” #ptsd #ketamine #mdma #mentalhealth #psychedelictherapy #ketaminetherapy #mdma #psychedelics

Efficacy and risks of psychedelics in treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review - PubMed

MDMA and ketamine IV currently have the greatest support in the literature for efficacy in PTSD. Studies suggest treatment with these agents under supervision may lead to improvements in PTSD symptoms, with the medications being generally well tolerated. However, caution should be used when interpre …

PubMed

Psychedelic Institute Project Feb 28

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12671-023-02206-4 Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Potential Synergies (2023) - clear role in supporting psychedelic process, particularly in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, likely to prove extremely useful in the preparation, dosing and integration phases. #ketamineassistedpsychotherapy #ketamine #psychedelics #psychedelictherapy #psychedelicassistedpsychotherapy #spravato

Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Potential Synergies - Mindfulness

Objectives The mindfulness-informed intervention that has so far received the most attention as an adjunct to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), but little remains known about potential synergies between psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and mindfulness-based interventions such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). This paper examines and evaluates the therapeutic compatibility of MBCT with psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and their potential synergies. Methods This study represents a narrative review of the current literature on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and MBCT. Results We demonstrate how MBCT targets core processes including acceptance, being present, concentration, decentering and embracing difficulties — and outline why strengthening these capacities with systematic meditation training may prove invaluable during the preparation, dosing and integration phases of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Conclusions MBCT’s emphasis on systematic training in mindfulness meditation and fostering nonjudgmental presence aligns well with the states of consciousness induced by psychedelics, highlighting its potential to enhance various stages of both the psychedelic experience and subsequent integration. By equipping individuals with effective mindfulness and cognitive restructuring techniques, MBCT may offer advantages beyond those provided by ACT, such as the ability to skillfully navigate and manage challenging experiences that can emerge during different phases of the psychedelic experience and integration. This suggests that MBCT’s unique approach may complement psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in ways that ACT may not fully address, particularly in the context of handling challenging experiences.

SpringerLink

MO.Hash Feb 26

Psychedelic therapy is offering new hope for veterans & first responders living with PTSD. Research shows psilocybin, MDMA & LSD may help process trauma, reduce anxiety, and restore connection. Healing should be an option. #PsychedelicTherapy #PTSD #Veterans #FirstResponders #MentalHealth #MOHASH

MindScape Retreat Feb 24

Ibogaine therapy is showing remarkable promise for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD. Learn more about evidence-based protocols at MindScape Retreat. #MentalHealth #Ibogaine #PsychedelicTherapy #PTSD #MindScapeRetreat

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