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Personality factors and emotional breakthrough among individuals who have used psychedelic compounds

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About this research 

This study aims to understand how individual differences, such as personality traits and past experiences, influence psychological outcomes following the use of psychedelic compounds at a macro dose, and how psychedelics influence identity.

The term psychedelic compound refers to substances that can produce changes in perception, mood, and cognition. Common examples include:

  • psilocybin (found in "magic mushrooms"),
  • LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide),
  • DMT (dimethyltryptamine),
  • mescaline, and
  • MDMA.

Who can participate

You are eligible if you:

  • are aged 18 and above

  • have used a macro dose of a psychedelic compound at least once in your life

  • have sufficient English literacy to understand the application form and provide informed consent

What's involved 

You will be asked to:

  • complete an anonymous online survey (20-30 minutes)

How to participate

For more information or to participate click on the link below.

Complete the survey

Ethics, data collection and privacy

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2025/HE001030]

Contact

For more information contact Natalie Craig: n.craig@uq.edu.au