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Psychedelics Boost Empathy and Creativity, Study Reveals

5/13/2025

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Researcher Adam Levin unveils a groundbreaking theory connecting psychedelics to heightened empathy and insight by shifting brain activity from the left to the right hemisphere. His innovative model, HEALS, reveals how psychedelics can foster psychological flexibility and creativity, potentially restoring a natural balance in brain function, as detailed in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.

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Researcher Adam Levin unveils a groundbreaking theory connecting psychedelics to heightened empathy and insight by shifting brain activity from the left to the right hemisphere. His innovative model, HEALS, reveals how psychedelics can foster psychological flexibility and creativity, potentially restoring a natural balance in brain function, as detailed in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.