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Virtual reality 'cyberdelic' experiences may mimic some of the creative and emotional effects of psychedelics

The study found that 10 minutes of VR visuals boosted mood and thinking flexibility

Researchers say that this approach could safely support mental health therapies without the use of drugs

FRIDAY, Oct. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) experiences designed to mimic psychedelic visual effects could safely boost creativity and flexibility in thinking — without the use of drugs.

Researchers from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan found that “cyberdelic” VR experiences — computer-generated environments that simulate visual hallucinations — can produce short-term psychological and emotional effects similar to thos

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