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Explore the scientific mechanisms behind psychedelic therapeutic benefits in this 31-minute keynote webinar presented by cognitive scientist Kaitlyn White. Examine the debate between two competing models: the metaphysical belief model, which suggests psychedelics improve well-being through supernatural beliefs following mystical experiences, versus the predictive self-binding model, which argues psychological insights drive therapeutic outcomes. Learn about findings from a quantitative content analysis of 240 unsolicited psychedelic experience reports from Erowid.org, where structural equation modeling tested relationships between ego dissolution, therapeutic intent, psychological insight, metaphysical belief changes, and long-term health outcomes. Discover how the research demonstrates that psychological insight uniquely predicts beneficial outcomes, fully mediating the effects of ego dissolution and therapeutic intent, while altered metaphysical beliefs showed no significant contribution to benefits. Gain empirical evidence supporting the predictive self-binding model and understand the critical role of psychological insight in psychedelic therapy. Participate in a live Q&A session and earn PACE credits through Labroots' continuing education program.
