January, 6 2022 - Research
Psychedelics Change Metaphysical Beliefs

How can psychedelics help you make sense of abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space? New research shows that participants in psychedelic ceremonies...

December, 1 2021 - Research
Breakthroughs, Integration and Emotional Stability: How Could a Group Psychedelic Retreat Improve Mental Health?

Quantitative analysis explores changes in mental health (wellbeing, depression, anxiety), connectedness and personality after a retreat, with promising results.

September, 18 2021 - Stories
Coach takes psychedelics to inspire next step in life and business

Discover how a psychedelic retreat with psilocybin truffles helped Cyntha process grief and find clarity on her next steps in life.

July, 30 2021 - Research
Can Psychedelics Improve Healthy Habits?

Research shows that having a psychedelic experience can make you more inclined to have healthy habits. Our Director of Research Pedro Teixeira explains.

July, 1 2021 - News
Psychedelic Researcher Dr. Rosalind Watts Becomes Clinical Director to lead Retreats for Depression

Synthesis is honored to announce the addition of Dr. Rosalind Watts as the new Clinical Director, designing a retreat model with her research on psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression so Synthesis can lead the way for a new era of safe, legal and professional psychedelic experiences.

May, 1 2021 - Research
Guided Group Psychedelic Experiences: Togetherness as Healer

New research from Imperial College London shows how the group experience during a retreat can predict positive impact on well-being and psychedelic transformation.

April, 30 2021 - Research
Four Participants Share First Time Psychedelic Experiences

Four Synthesis alumni shared their first psychedelic experience in qualitative interviews and surveys that explored the outcomes of a truffle retreat at Synthesis.

December, 4 2020 - Insights
What Does Indigenous Animism Teach Us About Well-being and Compassion?

What could we learn from the ancient wisdom held in animist indigenous culture? What do they share about the importance of maintaining a healthy balance with our natural surroundings? Read our latest article looking into psychedelics, animism and well-being.

October, 23 2020 - News
Psychiatry expert Dr. Tim Read joins Synthesis as Lead Supervisor

We’re proud to welcome expert medical doctor, psychotherapist, and clinical psychiatrist Dr. Tim Read to Synthesis as the new Lead Supervisor.

September, 24 2020 - Psychedelic Science
Psychedelic Preparation & Integration: The ACE Model with Dr. Rosalind Watts

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rosalind Watts is an expert in psychedelic research and developed the ACE Model, (Accept, Connect, Embody) as a way to help people make sense of their deep psychedelic journey, and integrate learnings into their daily life.