Ideas for Real-World Psychedelic Research Roadmap as submitted to our Feature Upvote board. Ideas are ordered by 'new' and the 50 top matches are included. brd_vnzytt1hysmz9sl 2025-07-30T18:40:46Z sug_ge9xbf2nfr1hpln 2025-09-03T23:06:24Z 2026-01-05T18:08:29Z sug_42arrc4bzszpg4l 2025-08-29T22:24:03Z 2026-01-05T18:09:13Z I have heavily abused people close to me in my life. Like all trauma influenced lives, presence, connection, heart-open living, etc. is extremely difficult for those whom have been so severely mistreated. Is there an opportunity to implement a heavily monitored micro-dose program for willing abuse victims. My thought is for women, for the most part, however this could be helpful for any human of abuse. I am lucky and unlucky that my main abuser has always been myself, however the healing I have found through micro-dosing towards that internal abuser is something I wish for all those who have been abused by other humans, as well. sug_ykug4gteflu9tj1 2025-08-29T22:21:04Z 2026-01-05T18:07:44Z Through my psilocybin assisted journey of trauma recovery, I have come upon some characteristics of mine that mimic many parts of the autism spectrum. My newly developed practice of presence has helped me overcome those social dysfunctionalities and anxieties, rigidities of thought, and dwelling in a catastrophic way. For conditions that don't even border on mania (like schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder, bipolar, etc.) I am curious if there is any safe way to test a micro-dosing program similar to trauma recovery on people at the low end of the autism spectrum. sug_qq2toyvp2awaxsg 2025-08-24T20:56:31Z 2026-01-05T18:07:13Z Psychedelic research currently focuses on medicines with little being studied about the role of preparation. Fireside Project reports that the number one reason people reach out to their hotline is lack of preparation. This study could quantify how preparation (or lack thereof) influences outcomes, exploring statistics such as what percentage of participants wish they had been better prepared, wished they had more than one guide or option, or were aware of available support resources, etc. Understanding these factors could help establish preparation as a critical standard of care in psychedelic practice. sug_uwwtpvstuxkruxv 2025-07-31T14:30:06Z 2025-08-22T16:34:57Z Many people in the psychedelic community return to “the ceremony” again and again, chasing healing but rarely integrating its lessons into lasting change. This observational study would track participants for 6 to 12 months after a psychedelic experience to understand how insights are (or are not) applied to daily life. It will explore changes in health behaviors, relationships, spiritual practices, and environmental values. The goal is to identify what supports true integration so that people don’t need to keep returning to the medicine, but instead LIVE the transformation. Sustainable change, not endless ceremony, is the frontier of this movement. sug_1hrke0kibgy3onb 2025-07-31T14:22:10Z 2025-08-22T16:41:11Z This observational study would explore how psilocybin experiences in natural environments influence a person’s felt connection to the Earth, land stewardship values, and sense of interconnection with others. As ecological crises accelerate, humanity’s disconnection from nature is both a root cause and a barrier to solutions. Participants would engage with psilocybin in regenerative settings like organic farms, forests, or ranches to assess whether these experiences foster ecological empathy, long-term behavioral change, and relational healing. Can reconnecting with the Earth through psychedelics shift how we care for our planet and each other? sug_nqz8y1pts0afpbw 2025-07-31T14:16:26Z 2025-08-22T16:35:24Z Parents of children or adults with disabilities often face chronic stress, compassion fatigue, and isolation, yet they remain vastly underrepresented in mental health research. This study would explore whether psychedelic experiences, when used in intentional and supportive settings, can improve mental health outcomes for these caregivers. Additionally, it would examine how these experiences may enhance emotional resilience, deepen empathy, and improve the quality of the parent-child relationship, especially when the child is nonverbal, developmentally delayed, or requires lifelong support. This research has the potential to shift how we support the emotional and relational wellbeing of families navigating disability. sug_g8aj2fdczv1x9tb 2025-07-30T18:56:42Z 2025-07-30T18:59:46Z We know that the LGBTQ+ community experiences disproportionately high rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, and discrimination, yet this group is underrepresented in psychedelic research. sug_s4kkcmmhvblkh23 2025-07-30T18:47:38Z 2025-07-30T19:00:13Z "There are over 27 million refugees, and no one is stopping to see if these people are healing. We have a community that is abused from different sides, but no one is actually providing these people with ways to heal in processing their trauma. Instead, they are asked to share their trauma to advance political agendas." - Malek Asfeer sug_9zjowmshfubp2cb 2025-07-29T00:47:56Z 2025-07-29T00:57:22Z I've been hearing a lot about parents who are doing psychedelics to better understand their children. After a big journey, do parents become more patient, emotionally available or understanding? sug_xlddprhuqy05qr2 2025-07-29T00:41:52Z 2026-01-05T18:05:32Z Capturing Psychedelic Experiences Outside of Regulated Spaces. Unlimited Sciences is launching Project IRIS: a landmark longitudinal study focused entirely on capturing the real-world trajectories, context, outcomes, and experiences of non-facilitated use (NFU) of psychedelics. (Need to brush up on your Latin? In situ translates to "in its original place," which in the world of research means studying a phenomenon in its natural setting. While clinical trials observe psychedelics in a lab, Project IRIS meets the medicine where it actually lives: in the real world, among the community, and in the hands of the people.) Participate or Donate: https://unlimitedsciences.org/psychedelic-research/iris-psychedelic-registry/ sug_cexjlcvoxwyjg9i 2025-07-29T00:26:23Z 2025-07-29T00:58:21Z I've read articles about CEOs doing psychedelics and becoming better leaders. I'm curious whether most people end up quitting their jobs or actually doing better at work after they take a heroic dose. sug_t6ppgp3yafd5vvp 2025-07-29T00:23:09Z 2025-07-29T00:56:41Z I've talked with several people who lead LGBTQIA+ integration circles. Anecdotally, they seem to be much more effective than traditional circles that involve a cross-section of people, but I'm curious whether research supports this. sug_lndmimbxmtp61hz 2025-07-29T00:19:34Z 2025-07-29T00:57:38Z I believe people often change for the better after a big psychedelic experience. I want to know if people love themselves more and love others more after doing magic mushrooms.