#HEALSModel

A new theory is reshaping how we understand psychedelics and the brain. It proposes that substances like psilocybin and LSD may temporarily empower the right hemisphere. The model, called HEALS (Hemispheric Annealing and Lateralization Under Psychedelics), suggests this shift could heighten empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence. This could advance therapeutic use of psychedelics, according to researchers and clinical observers.

For Thailand and much of Asia, where mental health stigma and treatment gaps persist, these findings carry meaningful implications. Thai authorities are already exploring innovative approaches to mental wellness, including careful consideration of traditional therapies. Global advances on neuroplasticity and mindful healing are increasingly relevant to Thai care providers and patients.

A groundbreaking new theory is reshaping scientific understanding of how psychedelics affect the human brain, proposing that substances like psilocybin, LSD, and others may temporarily grant dominance to the right hemisphere. According to a recently published model—known as HEALS (Hemispheric Annealing and Lateralization Under Psychedelics)—this shift could fuel increases in empathy, creativity, and emotional intelligence, marking a significant step forward in the quest to harness psychedelics for therapeutic purposes (Neuroscience News).