Microdosing and Mental Health: Trends and Research
The Psychedelic Revival No One Saw Coming In a world grappling with rising anxiety, depression, and burnout, a curious trend is gaining traction— microdosing psychedelics . From Silicon Valley CEOs to trauma survivors, people are turning to tiny doses of LSD, psilocybin, and other entheogens not to escape reality, but to optimize it . What was once the domain of counterculture has become a topic of serious academic research and public interest. But is microdosing a revolutionary approach to mental wellness or just another wellness fad? Let’s explore the science, trends, and controversies surrounding microdosing and its potential impact on mental health. What Is Microdosing? A Brief Overview Microdosing refers to the practice of consuming very low, sub-perceptual doses of psychedelic substances. The most common psychedelics used include: Psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) Ayahuasca or DMT Ibogaine Mescaline Typical Micro...