The helioscope effect: A new framework for evaluating trauma-related memory processing in psychedelic experiences
Published online on December 31, 2025
Abstract
Journal of Psychopharmacology, Ahead of Print.
Background:Existing tools assess psychedelic experiences, but none specifically measure altered processing of traumatic memories—a key mechanism in trauma-focused therapies and psychotherapy in general. The helioscope effect describes how psychedelics ...
Background:Existing tools assess psychedelic experiences, but none specifically measure altered processing of traumatic memories—a key mechanism in trauma-focused therapies and psychotherapy in general. The helioscope effect describes how psychedelics ...