Joshua Kugel
@joshkugel
Clinical Psychology PhD @ Monash's Clinical Psychedelic Lab. Researching psychedelic-catalysed insight. Nuance, intellectual humility.
The first paper from my PhD has been published! Insights on Psychedelics: A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Effects sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Impressed by this clear, succinct and accessible outline of core psychoanalytic ideas, aims and methods. The vivid case studies struck me - psychoanalysts seem to grasp our depth and complexity in ways that were often absent from the CBT-dominant environment I was trained in.
“Ultimately, there are basic truths of human psychology most people understand intuitively: 1️⃣ we do not fully know ourselves 2️⃣ the things we don't know can cause suffering 3️⃣ there is benefit in self-knowledge” The truth about psychoanalytic therapy: jonathanshedler.com/wp-content/upl…
we're looking for a clinical trials manager for two trials focused on compassion and MDMA for post-disaster PTSD, apply by 19th of may! live and work in one of the most beautiful regions on the planet: tinyurl.com/mr32a96t
Participate in the Global Psychedelic Survey 2025 (GPS 2025), a large global study on psychedelic use. Sponsored by Uni of Michigan, closes May 16! Win 1 of 15 $100 Amazon gift cards. Take part: bit.ly/GPS2025-survey #GPS2025 #PsychedelicResearch #GlobalSurvey
Makes sense to me...
Of greatest clinical relevance, 86% of studies found insight was associated with therapeutic benefit. Notably, the relationship was often stronger than mystical-type experiences, which have received more research attention.
new paper! insights are likely the most important marker of transformation on psychedelics:
Of greatest clinical relevance, 86% of studies found insight was associated with therapeutic benefit. Notably, the relationship was often stronger than mystical-type experiences, which have received more research attention.
🚨Please apply to this postdoc opportunity! (and share) Deadline: April 22nd 🌎 We're receiving EXCELLENT applications & would like to review more, particularly those with MD/PhD dual degrees. In cases of alignment with other related opportunities, we will refer candidates––
🚨Postdoc Opportunity in Psychedelic Science Join a leading psychedelic research team at Johns Hopkins (@JHPsychedelics). Design and lead experimental studies & clinical trials. w/ D Yaden (@ExistWell) & S Nayak (@sdpnayak) -Salary: Middling -Apply: [email protected] -Pls share!
As part of the new Monash Psychedelic Education Program, we’re thrilled to announce our new short course: Foundations of Psychedelic Therapies! Early-bird registrations NOW OPEN. Available to ANYONE, ANYWHERE. Clinical training coming in 2026! Visit: monash.edu/psychedelic-th…
Hemispheric lateralisation has long seemed to me a promising lens for understanding psychedelic phenomenology and sequelae. @awrightlevin 's new paper provides a comprehensive and much-welcomed exploration of this previously neglected topic. doi.org/10.1177/026988…
This looks fascinating. I hope I can go!
We have announced the accepted Symposia and Tutorials for @ASSC2025 in Heraklion, Crete #Consciousness @ASSC2025 28th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness assc2025.gr/programme/symp…
Some wisdom from Bertrand Russell youtube.com/watch?v=ihaB8A…
Clinical Psychedelic Lab @MonashUni will interview soon for a Research Officer role starting this year & for Phd positions for early 2024. To find out first about these opportunities in our Lab, pls complete this quick EOI (if you have not done so already) airtable.com/appJubMn6rYYNv…