The Lucid Mind

Relationships

What Stops People from Experiencing Love?

Annie Lennon on June 7, 2021

A roundtable discussion with mental health researchers and practitioners.

Fear

How Does Love Work in Therapy?

Annie Lennon on May 27, 2021

A roundtable discussion with mental health researchers and practitioners.

Ketamine

How Does Ketamine Work Differently from Other Psychedelics?

Annie Lennon on May 24, 2021

The difference between ketamine and psychedelics, and when each is a possible first-line of treatment.

Relationships

Why Can’t We Use the Word ‘Love’ in Psychedelic Research?

Annie Lennon on May 13, 2021

Just one peer-reviewed article relating to psychedelics includes the word ‘love’ in its title- and as a reference to a song. Why is this?

Relationships

What Psychedelics Teach Us About Love in Psychotherapy

Annie Lennon on April 5, 2021

'Feelings of love' are among the most common experiences people report after taking psychedelics. But can psychedelics teach us anything about love in psychotherapy?

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

How Psychedelic Therapy is Entering the Mainstream

Annie Lennon on September 15, 2020

New treatment models aim to make psychedelics increasingly common.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

How Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy with MDMA Works

Annie Lennon on August 24, 2020

Could MDMA-assisted psychotherapy solve the mental health crisis?

Default Mode Network

Do Psychedelic Worlds Really Exist?

Annie Lennon on August 16, 2020

People often report that their experiences on psychedelics feel ‘more real than real’. But are they?

Nootropics

Is Improving Cognitive Skills With Nootropics Cheating?

Annie Lennon on July 3, 2020

Is the use of brain drugs different from athletes’ use of performance-enhancing drugs?