2How Does Psychedelic Therapy Work?
Psychedelic therapy typically has an immediate effect on mental health, even with only one dose. Scientists have not found out how it works exactly, but some possible explanations may be:
– Neurotransmitter changes: Psychedelic substances may have direct effects on neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers in the brain. As a result, the therapy may improve mood and change the behaviour of the brain.
– Increased suggestibility: Psychedelic therapy would make people more suggestible. It means they can be more responsive to the benefits of hallucinations or positive suggestions of the therapist.
– Psychedelic experiences: Under the effects of psychedelic substance, you may have intensely meaningful sensations that would even change your belief and mindset. This causes you to behave and think in a different way. [2]
