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Italian study shows drug-free VR "cyberdelic" scenes boost creativity and mood in adults.
A new study from Italy finds that VR experiences mimicking psychedelic visuals—called "cyberdelic" environments—can temporarily boost creativity and cognitive flexibility in healthy adults without drugs.
Researchers at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart used AI to alter a serene garden scene into hallucinatory visuals, showing them to 50 participants in 10-minute sessions.
Those exposed to the altered scenes reported improved mood, creativity, and mental flexibility compared to a control group.
Published in Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, the findings suggest VR could offer a safe, legal alternative for exploring altered states of consciousness, potentially aiding mental health treatments for conditions like depression or PTSD.
While effects resemble those of psychedelics, researchers stress the need for more study and caution that VR may cause motion sickness or disorientation, requiring supervised use.
The work highlights a promising, accessible path for therapy, especially for those unable to access or respond to traditional treatments.
Un estudio italiano muestra que las escenas "ciberdélicas" VR sin drogas aumentan la creatividad y el estado de ánimo en los adultos.