The potential synergistic effects between psychedelic administration and nature contact for the improvement of mental health.
Sam Gandy, Matthias Forstmann, Robin Lester Carhart-Harris, Christopher Timmermann, David Luke, Rosalind Watts
Health Psychol Open July 1, 2020 DOI: 10.1177/2055102920978123 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractContact 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.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Mental health Well-being Psychological health Emotional health Mental wellness |
| Citations | 64 |
| Key finding | Psychedelic administration and nature contact may have synergistic effects on mental health through shared psychological mechanisms. |
Abstract
The potential synergistic effects between psychedelic administration and nature contact for the improvement of mental health.