J Psychopharmacol January 2018 PMID 29020861

Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviors.

Roland R Griffiths, Matthew W Johnson, William A Richards, Brian D Richards, Robert Jesse, Katherine A MacLean, Frederick S Barrett, Mary P Cosimano, Maggie A Klinedinst

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The analysis reveals a strong consensus on the positive outcomes of the research, with many posts referencing scientific studies, such as those from Johns Hopkins, and emphasizing the profound implications for mental health and spiritual growth. Words like 'fascinating,' 'transformative,' and phrases like 'lasting effects' demonstrate deep engagement and recognition of potential societal impact.

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Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵
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"Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduring Positive Changes in Psychological Functioning and in Trait Measures of Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviors" https://t.co/2sCwhVxtMD

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دکتر روح الله صدیق
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قارچ جادویی مصرف کرد(سایکلوسیبین) و عارف شد. معنوی و عارف شدن بعد از مصرف این نوع قارچ و پایدار ماندن این تغییرات در مطالعاتِ متعددی گزارش شده است. ◼️نظرتان در مورد این نوع عرفان پایدار و تغییرِ شخصیت مثبت، ثانویه به مصرف سایکلوسیبین چیه؟

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Jacob R. Cheeseman
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@eddietalksdrugs @SteveStuWill Later studies seem to indicate this effect is weaker than first imagined https://t.co/JBuFyqw7BB https://t.co/OqFLFL5knd

Sep 1, 2020 · 4 likes · 247 followers View post →
Rick Zeifman
@RickZeifman · X

@profceliamorgan @ManojDoss @drrosalindwatts It's a non-clinical study, but this is the only modern study I'm aware of that manipulated the type/amount of integration/support provided. https://t.co/Z7M6nWYPFF

Mar 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 519 followers View post →
Joya Halls
@Shuk_It_Trebek · X

Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviours https://t.co/4ki5DZed9v

Apr 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,745 followers View post →
How to Use Psychedelics
@howpsychedelics · X

@EHDCISTA Our take would be based on Rolland Griffiths' research about psychedelics in conjunction with spiritual practices such as meditation for increased wellbeing and psychological functioning: https://t.co/y7pHHOfkQx

Jul 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,206 followers View post →

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دکتر روح الله صدیق
@RuhollahSeddigh · X

قارچ جادویی مصرف کرد(سایکلوسیبین) و عارف شد. معنوی و عارف شدن بعد از مصرف این نوع قارچ و پایدار ماندن این تغییرات در مطالعاتِ متعددی گزارش شده است. ◼️نظرتان در مورد این نوع عرفان پایدار و تغییرِ شخصیت مثبت، ثانویه به مصرف سایکلوسیبین چیه؟

Oct 21, 2025 · 48 likes · 1 share · 29,320 followers View post →
Eric Young
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@MarkALefebvre1 @Jujitsu4Jesus You might like this one: https://t.co/82kyriFpBj "Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and

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Hochokan
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Fascinating

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Greg Potter
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Fascinating study from a few years showing that #psilocybin combined with practices such as #meditation and journaling leads to large improvements in psychosocial functioning: https://t.co/DlG6cYQe8W Courtesy of @JHPsychedelics

Nov 2, 2022 · 1 like · 918 followers View post →
Joanne Weston
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SAGE JOURNAL'S ~ Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviors. https://t.co/94YIHJ1cD9

Aug 12, 2022 · 31 followers View post →
Rick Zeifman
@RickZeifman · X

@profceliamorgan @ManojDoss @drrosalindwatts It's a non-clinical study, but this is the only modern study I'm aware of that manipulated the type/amount of integration/support provided. https://t.co/Z7M6nWYPFF

Mar 4, 2022 · 3 likes · 519 followers View post →
Anthony Zanesco
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@NeuroYogacara In some of the studies at Johns Hopkins, the sessions were eyes-closed and guided by a facilitator. And they found some persistent effects on participant's psychology many months later following "spiritual" experiences: https://t.co/lFgkAqtcbq

Sep 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 680 followers View post →
Anastasie
@Psychanastasie · X

Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices [Roland R Griffiths, Matthew W Johnson, et al. J Psychopharmacol. 2018 Jan;32(1):49-69.] https://t.co/3ec8idTi4f https://t.co/Pnb0TS0oG2

Jul 31, 2021 · 11,996 followers View post →
Michael Lovaglia
@Lovaglia4AllYa · X

Might psilocybin help treat drug dependence? Study finds it prompts spiritual experiences eerily like those of sober AA members. https://t.co/fJXER4HymC

May 27, 2021 · 12 followers View post →
Mello
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#Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in prosocial attitudes and behaviors https://t.co/JDWFXZg8RY @Drug_Researcher #BLESS

May 4, 2021 · 14 followers View post →
Joya Halls
@Shuk_It_Trebek · X

Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviours https://t.co/4ki5DZed9v

Apr 11, 2021 · 2 likes · 2,745 followers View post →
Fustbariclation
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RT @skydog811: Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Endurin…

Jan 22, 2021 · 1 share · 2,158 followers View post →
Haley Maria Dourron
@HDourron · X

@yogacid The other example: https://t.co/8j579ZVbW2

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1,939 followers View post →
Haley Maria Dourron
@HDourron · X

@yogacid Spirituality can be study from a scientific perspective & is something that should be done more. Here are two excellent example of science & spirituality in action: https://t.co/4LlFmrXC0q https://t.co/8j579ZVbW2

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1,939 followers View post →
Katherine W. Rogers
@katwrog · X

@wyomingwormboy I mean

Sep 16, 2020 · 894 followers View post →
Austin Howard
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@Cernovich https://t.co/k6E18bqDtW

Sep 3, 2020 · 364 followers View post →
Jacob R. Cheeseman
@jrcheeseman · X

@eddietalksdrugs @SteveStuWill Later studies seem to indicate this effect is weaker than first imagined https://t.co/JBuFyqw7BB https://t.co/OqFLFL5knd

Sep 1, 2020 · 4 likes · 247 followers View post →
The Renegade Cannabis Shaman
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RT @howpsychedelics: @EHDCISTA Our take would be based on Rolland Griffiths' research about psychedelics in conjunction with spiritual prac…

Jul 29, 2020 · 1 share · 754 followers View post →
How to Use Psychedelics
@howpsychedelics · X

@EHDCISTA Our take would be based on Rolland Griffiths' research about psychedelics in conjunction with spiritual practices such as meditation for increased wellbeing and psychological functioning: https://t.co/y7pHHOfkQx

Jul 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,206 followers View post →
Anthony Ellis
@skydog811 · X

Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduring Positive Changes in Psychological Functioning and in Trait Measures of Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviors - PubMed https://t.co/me0JebxNf0

Jul 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 53,390 followers View post →
Curate OS
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RT @sbkaufman: "Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduri…

Jul 9, 2020 · 8 shares · 4,415 followers View post →
Maarten De Boeck
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RT @sbkaufman: "Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduri…

Jul 9, 2020 · 8 shares · 415 followers View post →
Dr. J. Rodríguez, Ph.D.
@JRodriguez_PhD · X

"Psilocybin can occasion enduring trait-level increases in prosocial attitudes/behaviors and in healthy psychological functioning." @NCBI https://t.co/irc8cpNVUZ

Jul 9, 2020 · 2,960 followers View post →
Scott A McGreal
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RT @sbkaufman: "Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduri…

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Tammy Haynes
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RT @sbkaufman: "Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduri…

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Gary McGraw
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RT @sbkaufman: "Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduri…

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Scott Barry Kaufman ⛵
@sbkaufman · X

"Psilocybin-occasioned Mystical-Type Experience in Combination With Meditation and Other Spiritual Practices Produces Enduring Positive Changes in Psychological Functioning and in Trait Measures of Prosocial Attitudes and Behaviors" https://t.co/2sCwhVxtMD

Jul 8, 2020 · 55 likes · 8 shares · 110,322 followers View post →
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@markangelo_dc27 · X

Psilocybin-occasioned mystical-type experience in combination with meditation and other spiritual practices produces enduring positive changes in psychological functioning and in trait measures of prosocial attitudes and behaviors https://t.co/ktGI7hqlFZ

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Microdose Psychedelic Insights
@MicrodoseHQ · X

This comprehensive 2018 study on the lasting effects of psilocybin conducted by Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelics and Consciousness helps illuminate the darkness of anecdotal evidence with an elucidating journal entry. https://t.co/EJ6Kp3cIo5

Mar 7, 2020 · 1 like · 88,457 followers View post →
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