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[[File:Psychedelic neuroplasticity period.png|alt=Different psychedelics cause different length of neuroplasticity|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Psychedelics differ in how long they induce a social reward learning period]] | [[File:Psychedelic neuroplasticity period.png|alt=Different psychedelics cause different length of neuroplasticity|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Psychedelics differ in how long they induce a social reward learning period]] | ||
'''Integration is the [[Neuroplasticity|neuroplastic]] period that proceeds the [[Psychedelics|psychedelic]] experience. The length of this period varies depending on which psychedelic is taken (Figure 1). It is seen as a closing window of opportunity to remove old [[habits]] and integrate new thought patterns into the ''software'' of the brain.''' Better clinical outcomes can be achieved by augmenting this time using: | '''Integration is the [[Neuroplasticity|neuroplastic]] period that proceeds the [[Psychedelics|psychedelic]] experience. The length of this period varies depending on which psychedelic is taken (Figure 1). It is seen as a closing window of opportunity to remove anchored, old [[habits]] and integrate new thought patterns into the ''software'' of the brain.''' Better clinical outcomes (see '''Figure 2''') can be achieved by augmenting this time using: | ||
* [[Guided Psychedelic Therapy|'''Guided psychedelic therapy''']] - by using an accredited therapist. | * [[Guided Psychedelic Therapy|'''Guided psychedelic therapy''']] - by using an accredited therapist. | ||
* '''Nature exposure''' - a wide range of health benefits are associated with exposure to nature<ref>'''Cross-sectional associations of different types of nature exposure with psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication.''' Occupational and Environmental Medicine Turunen AW, Halonen J, Korpela K, et alPublished Online First: 16 January 2023. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108491 Accessed on 18 January 2023 via: https://oem.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/05/oemed-2022-108491</ref>. | * '''Nature exposure''' - a wide range of health benefits are associated with exposure to nature<ref>'''Cross-sectional associations of different types of nature exposure with psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medication.''' Occupational and Environmental Medicine Turunen AW, Halonen J, Korpela K, et alPublished Online First: 16 January 2023. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2022-108491 Accessed on 18 January 2023 via: https://oem.bmj.com/content/early/2023/01/05/oemed-2022-108491</ref>. | ||
* '''Breathing techniques''' - cyclic sighing, which emphasises prolonged exhalations has been shown to enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal<ref>'''Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal.''' Melis Yilmaz Balban. Open Access. Published:January 10, 2023DOI:<nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895</nowiki>. Accessed 23 January via https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(22)00474-8</ref>. | * '''Breathing techniques''' - cyclic sighing, which emphasises prolonged exhalations has been shown to enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal<ref>'''Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal.''' Melis Yilmaz Balban. Open Access. Published:January 10, 2023DOI:<nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100895</nowiki>. Accessed 23 January via https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(22)00474-8</ref>. | ||
* '''Meditation''' | |||
* '''Mindfulness''' | |||
[[File:Psychedelic Integration2.png|alt=Psychedelic Integration Best Practice|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Psychedelic Integration Best Practice]] | [[File:Psychedelic Integration2.png|alt=Psychedelic Integration Best Practice|thumb|'''Figure 2'''. Psychedelic Integration Best Practice]] | ||