Nature, Summer & Psychedelics: Live Screening & Panel Discussion

Our modern day society seems to have forgotten the need for connection between humans and their natural environments. As we have all been living in our lockdown bubbles this year, this sad truth has become more poignant that ever, and such connection feels crucial if we are to address what has been described as a crisis in mental health and the concerning, rapid destruction of our planet.

Research shows that the use of psychedelics is associated with an increased sense of relating to nature, of feeling connected to everything around us, even long after the experience itself has taken place. What is the science behind this and how can we utilise it to help ease both the suffering of individuals and of the planet? The way in which we ourselves identify with nature is intrinsically linked with our psychological well-being - might that hold answers for a stronger environmentally-aware collective in the future?

The film presents fresh findings from Imperial College’s renowned Centre for Psychedelic Research, linking psychedelics with an increased sense of relating to nature with scientific evidence for the first time. We will explore the overlap between psychedelics and contact with nature as healing tools for mental health, and how this synergy might provide a wonderful opportunity to grow a nation of people who care more deeply about ecological issues. 

Link to trailer: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/summernature