Psychedelics have been studied extensively for their potential mental health benefits, as well as their capacity to elicit spiritual experiences, a greater sense of meaning, increased resilience, psychological flexibility, creativity, prosocial, and pro-environmental behavior. My research explored the relationship between the intentional use of psychedelics, the participants’ experience of eco-anxiety, and the resulting impact on their quality of life, beliefs, relationships, attitudes, and actions. 

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The findings yielded some interesting paradoxes.  Participants' accounts suggested that psychedelics did not necessarily reduce eco-anxiety.  In some participants, eco-anxiety actually increased, which they described as highlighting something that was latent and needed to come to light.  Participants described that psychedelics helped them achieve a greater sense of equanimity, enjoyment, and appreciation of life, and more resourced coping mechanisms. In addition, most participants reported a shift toward greater personal responsibility, pro-environmental behaviors, and involvement in local and community environmental actions.

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