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Carhart-Harris Lab is an academic collective. It is comprised of a network of collaborators linked to Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, Ralph Metzner Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco.
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SET AND SETTING
It is widely assumed that the effects of psychedelic substances critically depend on context - the ‘set and setting’ in which they are used. With the Set and Setting Study, we aim to test this interaction in a controlled way, by giving participants either psilocybin or placebo in one of two different kinds of context.
The study will be taking place at the UCSF Mission Bay campus in San Francisco and is currently enrolling participants with lower-than-average well-being but no serious underlying physical or mental health conditions. Check if you are eligible by clicking the button below!
STUDIES
CHL GLOBAL PSYCHEDELIC SURVEY
The Carhart-Harris lab at University of California San Francisco is excited to announce the launch of a new large-scale online survey study on the effects of psychedelic drugs and we are looking for volunteers.
The survey is intended for anybody who is planning to take a psychedelic substance, in any type of setting – this could be at your home, a festival or rave, a psychedelic retreat, or psilocybin service center. By examining a broad range of factors, we aim to better understand what shapes individual responses to psychedelics in naturalistic settings.
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HARM REDUCTION
The intention with this content is to guide the minimization of potential harms that could be caused or linked to use of psychedelic compounds. Dr. Carhart-Harris does not endorse or encourage the action of taking a psychedelic compound.
The advice shared in these videos is inspired by Dr. Carhart-Harris’ research with psychedelic compounds and knowledge of the wider psychedelic research field.
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INTERVIEWS, PAPERS, PUBLICATIONS
Here you can find scientific publications by Dr. Carhart-Harris & colleagues, interviews, press features and more.
ABOUT DR ROBIN CARHART-HARRIS
DR ROBIN CARHART-HARRIS
Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris is a leading researcher in the fields of human neuroscience and psychopharmacology. He is best known for his groundbreaking research on how psychedelic substances affect the brain and how they could be used as treatments for mental health issues such as depression.