Setting and Mindset Shape Ayahuasca’s Mental Health Effects

This fascinating documentary tells the incredible journey of life of Tatiana Aya Tupinambá, a woman who decided to become ayahuasca healer. The moving story leads deep into the Peruvian rainforest near Pucallpa, where Tatiana was taught by her Asháninka teacher Juan Flores in traditional plant medicine. The central location of the film is the legendary healing center Mayantuyacu in the Amazon region. In this magical environment, Tatiana's path o…

Setting and Mindset Shape Ayahuasca’s Mental Health Effects

New research highlights how ayahuasca’s long-term mental health outcomes depend heavily on individual mental health history and the environment in which it is used. While the psychedelic has shown promise in easing anxiety and depression, adverse mental states—such as feelings of disconnection or hopelessness—were more common among users with pre-existing conditions or those in unsupportive, non-traditional settings. Interestingly, some negative…