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Exploring Psychedelic Therapy Through VR: How It Can Help Patients Find Peace and Insight

By Hunter Dublin | February 22, 2023

mushrooms and a man with VR headset
Psychedelic Therapy Through VR

Last year Australian researchers traveled to the Netherlands for an out of this experience to test the effectiveness between psilocybin and virtual reality. The researchers wanted to find out if this combination of technologies could be helpful for people with mental health issues. The results were encouraging.


Participants at a two-day psychedelics retreat were invited to take part in the research by consuming psilocybin, the psychoactive component found in certain types of mushrooms. Once the effects of the psilocybin had started to wear off, the participants put on virtual reality headsets and experienced an immersive virtual environment.


The Virtual World of Psychedelics

Man standing reaching for the stars
Virtual Reality and Magic Mushrooms

In this virtual world, individuals enter a tranquil and calming environment filled with stars that twinkle like glowing fireflies against the dark sky. These stars can be used as audio recorders to capture their experience during the peak of their psychedelic journey. Each star creates a sparkling constellation that serves as a representation of the individual's story.