Psilocybin Research
Evolute Institute advances psilocybin research via collaborations with leading universities:
Discover what our collaborative research reveals about psychedelics and leadership
Psychedelics Use Associated With More Mindful and Resilient Leadership
Leuphana University Lüneburg and University of St. Gallen
Key Insights
Leaders who participated in guided psychedelic experiences showed increased self-awareness and increased resilience, qualities closely tied to transformational leadership. Programs with preparation, guidance, and integration are essential for lasting positive change.
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Psychedelics Make Leaders More Empathetic and Connected
Hochschule für angewandtes Management
Key Insights
Leaders with psychedelic experience report deeper self-connection, heightened concern for others' well-being, and increased care for the interconnected world. These findings suggest psychedelics may foster pro-environmental, pro-social behavior and more ethical leadership.
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Can Magic Mushrooms Make Better Leaders?
ESCP Business School
Key Insights
Carefully prepared and professionally facilitated psychedelic experiences (followed by structured integration) can positively influence an individual’s leadership mindset. Such experiences are associated with greater empathy, enhanced self-awareness, and a more holistic approach to decision-making.
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Carhart-Harris Lab’s Global Psychedelic Survey
The Carhart-Harris Lab’s Global Psychedelic Survey explores people’s experiences with psychedelics across a variety of settings, including retreats.
Your psilocybin retreat may be an excellent match for this research. The survey consists of three online questionnaires, each taking about 15 minutes to complete.
All surveys are completed online through automated email links, making participation easy and requiring minimal administrative effort.
exploring therapist competencies: skills and best practice in psychedelic-assisted therapy
This study aims to gather insights from therapists with practical experience in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Participation is open to therapists, co-therapists and guides who have conducted at least one session of psychedelic-assisted therapy to participate in this questionnaire.
Primary investigator: Renske Blom
e-mail: [email protected]
Observational Study on the Effects of Psilocybin Truffle Use in a Retreat Setting
This Leiden University study looks at how attending a legal psilocybin truffle retreat might affect your overall wellbeing, mindfulness, and sense of purpose. Taking part is simple:
- You’ll answer short, two-minute questions on a phone app each day before, during, and after your retreat.
- In addition, participants are invited to join a short intake meeting (about 45–60 minutes) and complete a few brief surveys at different stages of the process.
These help researchers map important aspects of your personal journey, and your individualized insights will be shared with you as well.
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