Psychoplastogen
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The word psychoplastogen comes from...
- Psycho: This prefix relates to the mind, mental processes, or psychological experiences.
- Plastogen: While "plastogen" is derived from "plasticity" and "genesis." "Plasticity" refers to the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, a concept often associated with learning and adaptation. "Genesis" refers to the creation or generation of something new.
The word psychoplastogen refers to substances that have an impact on neural plasticity in ways that might be relevant to mental health or psychological processes. This include substances that potentially enhance learning, memory, cognitive flexibility, or emotional regulation through their effects on brain plasticity such a psychedelics.