A new generation of scientists are testing their potential to heal mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. See my notes below or Amazon for details and reviews. Whether you're interested in better understanding the science, potential benefits to mental health, or a new lens through which to view the world and your own experience, this book makes significant contributions to furthering each. But the best parts of the book are moments when Pollan examines ambiguous, difficult concepts such as consciousness, spirituality, ego dissolution, and the ineffability of his own psychedelic experiences. He also digs into the broader cultural and historical significance, detailing the stories of each influential character involved. True to form, his deep interest in the natural world comes through, specifically as it relates to psilocybin (mushrooms). He acknowledges the provocative, often uncomfortable frontier of psychedelic therapy, which sits somewhere between science and spirituality. Pollan is a brilliant writer, offering a healthy dose of skepticism throughout the book, which helps add a voice of reason to an often fanciful topic. How to Change Your Mind – by Michael PollanĪ look into the renaissance of psychedelics and how a new generation of scientists are testing their potential to improve mental health, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction.
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