The potential synergistic effects between psychedelic administration and nature contact for the improvement of mental health.
Health Psychol Open July 1, 2020 Sam Gandy, Matthias Forstmann, Robin Lester Carhart-Harris et al. 64 citations
Contact with nature and psychedelic administration may work together to improve mental health. The authors suggest that these two experiences share psychological mechanisms—such as awe, connectedness, and reduced ego—that could amplify each other's positive effects. The paper reviews existing evidence and proposes that combining psychedelic therapy with nature-based interventions might enhance therapeutic outcomes. This synergistic approach could offer new avenues for treating mental health conditions, though the authors call for further empirical research to test these ideas directly.