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enhanced global brain connectivity, which is argued to allow individuals to think in new ways ( Carhart-Harris et al., 2014 ). A multidimensional conceptualization of well-being In order to examine how psilocybin can affect well-being, a clear
Introduction Increasing evidence suggests that ingestion or administration of classic psychedelics such as psilocybin or LSD is sometimes associated with improvements in well-being or mental health in both clinical populations ( Andersen, Carhart
., Middelburg, K. J., Heineman, M. J., et al.: The impact of IVF/ICSI on parental well-being and anxiety 1 year after childbirth. Hum. Reprod., 2012, 27 (8), 2389–2395. Cserepes, R. E., Kőrösi, T., Bugán, A
acceptance of gaming influences whether young gamers experience certain gaming behaviors as problematic and may, consequently, influence the relationship between reported symptoms of problematic gaming and the well-being of individual gamers. Considering the
( Lerner & Lyvers, 2006 ). Entheogens and psychological well-being Entheogen users attribute improvements to their psychological well-being on account of their drug-facilitated experiences—reduced psychological distress and enhanced self
new factors in studying the area. For instance, innovative and employee-friendly companies have introduced measures and programmes to improve the satisfaction and health of employees. These so-called well-being programmes reduce work-related stress
Introduction Evolving information and communication technologies (ICTs) have transformed family interactions by overcoming time and distance barriers. Greater perceived well-being was observed among families who used smartphone
of the compensatory Internet use perspective argue that analytical focus should transcend direct effects models and move toward an interaction effects model, exploring how motivations moderate the relationship between psychosocial well-being and
Abstract
Background and aims
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that the psychedelic plant tea, ayahuasca, holds therapeutic potential. Uthaug et al. (2018) demonstrated that a single dose of ayahuasca improved mental health sub-acutely and 4-weeks post-ceremony in healthy participants. The present study aimed to replicate and extend these findings. A first objective was to assess the sub-acute and long-term effects of ayahuasca on mental health and well-being in first-time and experienced users. A second aim was to extend the assessment of altered states of consciousness and how they relate to changes in mental health.
Method
Ayahuasca ceremony attendants (N = 73) were assessed before, the day after, and four weeks following the ceremony.
Results
We replicated the reduction in self-reported stress 4-weeks post ceremony, but, in contrast, found no reduction in depression. Also, increased satisfaction with life and awareness the day after the ceremony, and its return to baseline 4 weeks later, were replicated. New findings were: reduced ratings of anxiety and somatization, and increased levels of non-judging 4-weeks post-ceremony. We replicated the relation between altered states of consciousness (e.g., experienced ego dissolution during the ceremony) and mental health outcomes sub-acutely. The effects of ayahuasca did not differ between experienced and first-time users.
Conclusion
Partly in line with previous findings, ayahuasca produces long-term improvements in affect in non-clinical users. Furthermore, sub-acute mental health ratings are related to the intensity of the psychedelic experience. Although findings replicate and highlight the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca, this needs to be confirmed in placebo-controlled studies.
1 Introduction The therapeutic and the treatment spaces must provide not only medical care but also a suitable environment that guarantees the comfort and well-being of patients during their stay there. The sense of well-being is defined as a result
