Primary Job Title Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Primary Organization NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Location New York, New York, United States Regions Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US Gender Male
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Dr. Anthony Bossis is a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, and an investigator in FDA-approved psilocybin-generated mystical experience research.
Following decades of dormancy, clinical trials with psychedelics have returned to U.S. medical schools. A key focus evaluates
the clinical effects of a psilocybin-generated mystical experience in medical studies. Psilocybin is the hallucinogenic compound found in many species of mushrooms. Subjective features of mystical experience include unity, sacredness, transcendence and a greater connection to positive emotions including love.
Two trials conducted at NYU School of Medicine will be reviewed: The meaning-making effects of psilocybin upon persons with end-of- life existential distress and a study evaluating the effects of psilocybin upon religious leaders. The history of psychedelic research, implications for enhanced well-being, consciousness research, and religious studies will be discussed.
