12/03/2026
Research suggests that psychedel!cs such as psilocyb!n may temporarily reopen a “critical window” of neuroplasticity in the brain.
During this period, the brain may become more adaptable, allowing new perspectives, emotional insights and behavioural changes to take root more easily.
Importantly, this window may extend beyond the psychede!ic experience itself, meaning the days and weeks that follow play an important role in shaping how these changes unfold.
In our newest article, neuroscientist Tommaso Barba (Imperial College London) explores the science behind this and what it may reveal about how psychede!ic-assisted therapy may support psychological healing and transform mental health treatment.
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