Nature Videos Increase Connection to Nature During Psilocybin Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder

Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy may enhance feelings of connectedness, with particular focus on nature relatedness and social connectedness.

• Both nature relatedness and social connectedness have been reported to increase following psychedelic experiences.
• Increased connectedness in these areas is associated with improved health and well-being.
• The study specifically investigates how a nature-themed video intervention affects these feelings during psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy.
• It focuses on adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and compares the effects on nature relatedness and social connectedness.

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