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Mindfulness Meditation Enhances Positive Effects of Psilocybin

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The boundaries between the self and the world begin to dissolve and feelings of bliss and unity are triggered: Such experiences can be brought about by mindfulness meditation as well as by psyilocybin. (Image: istock.com/swissmediavision)

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the clinical application of classic psychedelics in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Researchers of the UZH have now shown that mindfulness meditation can enhance the positive long-term effects of a single dose of psilocybin, which is found in certain mushrooms.

UZH media release

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