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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What should clinicians know about psychedelic-assisted treatments? Join our online CME/CE course for an evidence-based introduction to psychedelic medicine covering patient engagement, emerging research, and the future of psychedelic-assisted care. Register: hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/course/cours...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Meeting with scientists, clinicians, and bioethicists in DC to discuss practical ethical guidelines for clinical applications of psychedelics. Meeting led by @eddietalksdrugs.bsky.social & @katherinecheung.bsky.social with @briandavidearp.bsky.social and I glad to see HOPE doing some applied work

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Society for the Improvement of Psychological Science (SIPS) @improvingpsych.org · 25/09/2026

Support open-access research in psychological science – join the PsyArXiv Moderation team! 🧑‍🏫Moderator training is provided 🕰️Commitment: ~2 hours a month 📝Checking submissions for relevance, scope, and appropriate metadata 🌐Moderation work can be done asynchronously buff.ly/6TlgL7Q

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It is amazing that you are considering becoming a moderator. Moderation is a small job when there are plenty of moderators, which is why we are always on the lookout for people to join the team. We…

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Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Apply for @snfagora.bsky.social 's Postdoctoral Fellowship by November 5. See details here! snfagora.jhu.edu/fellowships-...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New paper led by Dr. Praachi Tiwari, a former postdoc in Yaden Lab at @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social, now faculty at Div of Behavioral Bio (also w/ @cassiemoorephd.bsky.social, Brian Jenkins, me, @eliseweerts.bsky.social). How psilocybin affects a set of spontaneous behaviors in rats beyond HTR...

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Nick Byrd, Ph.D. @byrdnick.com · 14/09/2026

If you had to guess whether someone’s a philosopher, what’d be more predictive? Their decisions about thought experiments? Or their scores on assessments of neurodivergent traits? In more than 1000 people, the measures of #autistic (and other traits) were more predictive:

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Thinking differently: neurodivergent traits and responses to thought experiments in philosophers and the general population

Philosophers have long speculated that individual differences in temperament influence philosophical thinking, yet empirical research has rarely explored the role of neurodivergent traits in this d...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New paper, by me & Rebecca Ehrenkranz (former postdoc at The Yaden Lab at @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social), now asst prof of biostats at @northwellhealth.bsky.social : We validated & shortened the Persisting Effects Questionnaire (PEQ), used to measure pos and neg changes after psychedelic exp-

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New paper – Validating and Creating a Short-Form of the Persisting Effects Questionnaire: A Measure of Positive and Negative Outcomes from Psychedelic Experiences

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Eddie Jacobs PhD representing TheYadenLab, @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social, HOPE––and I think the consensus of many psychedelic scientists––at @fda.gov Any clinical application of psychedelics should, at least initially, use safeguards based on the clinical trial context until data can be gathered.

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Representing Dr. David Yaden's (@existwell.bsky.social) lab at the CPCR & Hub at Oxford for Psychedelic Ethics (HOPE) — see Postdoc Eddie Jacobs, PhD from the FDA public hearing this week on the importance of safeguards based on standardized evidence on psychedelic treatments in clinical trials.

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In clinical trials, these risks can be much lower due to screening, medical oversight, and controlled environments, but they are not zero. At Johns Hopkins CPCR, we try to share a reminder about risks every year. Promising clinical signals deserve careful science, not hype. youtu.be/uhQj9FgGIwc

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Risks in Psychedelic Clinical Trials | Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research

Psychedelics are not risk-free. In recreational settings, risks can include panic, impaired judgment, worsening of psychiatric symptoms, and persistent perceptual changes, all of which can be…

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Philosopher @nathansen.bsky.social has created a website that uses AI to take people through a Socratic dialogue about a philosophical thought experiment I gave it a try. In my opinion, it really does help users think through these questions www.ux-phi.com/experiments

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Representing The Yaden Lab at @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social & HOPE at @fda.gov. Postdoc Eddie Jacobs @eddietalksdrugs.bsky.social spoke to how the evidence on psychedelic treatments comes from clinical trials, so those safeguards should be used for initial roll-out, to be adjusted based on data…

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join the Psychedelic Archives Project guest speaker series with Dr. Charles Nichols this Wednesday through the zoom link, no sign up is required. jhubluejays.zoom.us/j/92622903856

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Many of you will know the famous finding from @existwell.bsky.social and Derek Anderson: Philosophers' views on philosophical questions are not predicted by their personality traits But why not? I asked Anderson about this, and he had a very intriguing suggestion philarchive.org/rec/YADTPO-2

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Interesting discussion prompted by @xphilosopher.bsky.social & @androidson.bsky.social on our study correlating philosophical views with psychological traits in philosophers: when philosophers indicate they “accept” a view (eg on PhilPapers survey), do they believe it or just defend it? Thoughts?

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

In some existing work, participants are explicitly asked whether their views have some hallmark properties of belief psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Participants sometimes openly acknowledge that they don't – which makes this seem like a workable strategy

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Nick Byrd, Ph.D. @byrdnick.com · 11/09/2026

For what it’s worth, I found some big five personality traits *did* correlate with certain philosophical views (above and beyond other demographic and cognitive factors, N > 700): doi.org/10.1007/s131... 🔓 philarchive.org/rec/BYRGMD

Table 5 of “Great Minds Do Not Think Alike” (Byrd 2023) showing multiple regression predicting various philosophical views from cognitive, educational, demographic, and personality factors.

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dr. Charles Nichols joins us for the Psychedelic Archives Project guest speaker series, presenting “Psychedelic Use in Preconquest Mesoamerica: Probably Not What You’ve Been Told”, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 4:30pm ET. Join on this Zoom link: jhubluejays.zoom.us/j/92622903856

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Fred Barrett @fredbarrettphd.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Excited to share our new paper in Psychopharmacology: A pilot study comparing high-dose oral Δ9-THC, psilocybin, and placebo under the same set and setting used in psychedelic clinical trials. @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social 🧵 link.springer.com/article/10.1... 1/n

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

If you are doing something morally bad, people think two things: - that you can still be happy at this specific moment (see figure on left) - that in some larger way, you are not happy (see figure on right)

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

"Are you happy?" New research on two ways to understand this question: - as a question about how you feel right now, in this moment - as a question about the overall state of your life These two understandings turn out to be radically different www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Great article in Scientific American on the Hopkins Post Psychedelic Difficulties Clinic! www.scientificamerican.com/article/firs...

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Experimental Philosophy @xphilosopher.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Is it possible to change belief in free will with a quick manipulation? Answer seems to be: There is only an effect if you measure free will belief *immediately* after the manipulation… no effect if you measure free will belief even *a few minutes later* www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Dr. Azin Bekhrad, co-founder and psychiatrist at the Johns Hopkins Clinic for Post-Psychedelic Difficulties, spoke with Scientific American on the first year of the clinic: www.scientificamerican.com/article/firs...

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Psychedelic trips can go wrong—new clinics are there to help

As psychedelic therapies expand, new clinics treat uncommon long-term harms

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Great article in Scientific American on the Hopkins Post Psychedelic Difficulties Clinic! www.scientificamerican.com/article/firs...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

What does psychedelic science have to learn from social sciences and humanities? We were concerned about reinventing the wheel, but now also about importing historical baggage through outdated theories and under-validated measures. Book event Wednesday in Washington, DC + Zoom

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

What should psychedelic science take - and not take - from other disciplines? Join us in celebrating the book launch of The Oxford Handbook of Psychedelic, Religious, Spiritual, and Mystical Experiences on Wed, Aug 5th from 10am-2pm ET. Attend in-person in Washington DC or virtually on Zoom.

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Included in the book and discussion - are the terms that constitute the title of this book even useful?

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Do you live with chronic low back pain and depression? You’re not alone. Our research team at Johns Hopkins is studying whether psilocybin may help with pain and mood. If you’d like to learn more or see if you qualify, visit the link below. hopkinspsychedelic.org/backpain

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

CPCR Associate Professor Dr. David Yaden was interviewed in an article with the Atlantic, providing insights on the safety, efficacy, and opportunities for psychedelic studies: www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/...

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The New Science of Psychedelic Drugs

University researchers are looking for ways to engineer better mind-altering therapeutic experiences

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

In a recent paper, CPCR researchers analyzed the first full year of data from the Oregon Health Authority, examining how Oregon’s policy has balanced safety and access to psychedelics outside of clinical settings. See the full paper here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Dr. Tiwari joins the Division of Behavioral Biology and the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, where she will conduct both preclinical neuroscience and clinical studies to explore translational research on psychedelics.

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Praachi Tiwari on her promotion to faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine!

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Tania Lombrozo @tanialombrozo.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I wrote a book! It's called WHY WE ASK WHY, and it's about the human drive to explain, combining psychology, philosophy, and stories. It will be released on October 6, but it's currently available for pre-order from Barnes & Noble at 25% off with code PREORDER25.

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Phil Corlett @philcorlett.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Beautiful work on causal generalization and delusion maintenance from @m-meyer.bsky.social now accepted at Schiz Bull - we show people with delusions overgeneralize cause and under generalize its absence, perhaps related to aberrant prediction error: osf.io/preprints/ps...

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David Yaden @existwell.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Society for Philosophy and Psychology @socphilpsych.bsky.social at @jhu.edu this weekend. Stanton award winner @levelsof.bsky.social gave an extraordinary address on her work addressing the question: “when does thought begin?” Elegant experiments with deep implications about how the mind might work

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Brian D. Earp, PhD @briandavidearp.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

New preprint 🚨 Transformative *Shared* Experience and Collective Decisions: Can We Rationally Choose What You or I Alone Cannot? -- with Isaac Hadfield and Daniel Villiger www.researchgate.net/publication/...

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Andrew Shtulman @andrewshtulman.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Congratulations, Melissa Kibbe (@levelsof.bsky.social), on winning the Society for Philosophy and Psychology’s 2026 Stanton Prize and, more generally, for your rich research program demonstrating the origins of abstract, generative thought in human infants.

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Shari Liu @shariliu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Who's excited for #SPP2026 happening at JHU? @socphilpsych.bsky.social

Liulab @ SPP 2026 conference banner with Johns Hopkins and Liulab logos. Lists three poster presentations: Thursday, June 18, Poster 48 by Minjae J. Kim, Miriam Hauptman, and Shari Liu on shared neural representations of causal interactions; Friday, June 19, Poster 3 by Joseph Outa and Shari Liu on causal beliefs about mind, action, and body, and Poster 48 by Samuel Maione, Assiya Drissi, Keyu Amber Liu, Minjae J. Kim, and Shari Liu on social objects and neural resource tracking. Includes headshots of presenters and decorative cartoon shapes with googly eyes.

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Chaz Firestone @chazfirestone.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Packed house for the “Nature/Nurture” panel at @socphilpsych.bsky.social! #SPP2026

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Melissa Kibbe @levelsof.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

New work from my lab! Young children find it easier to represent mutually-exclusive possible identities of an object than possible locations of an object - an early object-rep-architecture limitation on possibility reasoning! Work led by @esranur.bsky.social recently accepted in Open Mind ✨

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Chaz Firestone @chazfirestone.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…another creative & impactful project from the rocket-fueled @talboger.bsky.social, applying the wickedly cool “visual anagrams” method to animacy! Read the paper in @elife.bsky.social today, then attend his presentation at @socphilpsych.bsky.social later this week. 🦆✈️

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