Based on the reviews by our Conscious Pharmacist team, we believe below are the best documentaries and movies about psychedelic therapy on Netflix. These documentaries provide you with diverse perspectives on the use of psychedelics in therapy, offering insights into both scientific research, mental health improvements and personal experiences. 1. How to Change Your Mind …
Based on the reviews by our Conscious Pharmacist team, we believe below are the best documentaries and movies about psychedelic therapy on Netflix. These documentaries provide you with diverse perspectives on the use of psychedelics in therapy, offering insights into both scientific research, mental health improvements and personal experiences.
This 2022 docuseries, based on Michael Pollan’s book, delves into the history and therapeutic uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline. Pollan guides viewers through the potential benefits and challenges of these substances in mental health treatment. The book well describes a number of different psychedelic substances and is detailed about them. Each Netflix episode is about a different psychedelic type.
2. Fantastic Fungi
Fantastic Fungi (2019) is mainly about the medicinal effects of mushrooms and other fungi. Furthermore, it is also a lot about the psilocybin-containing mushrooms from which you can have a psychedelic/mystical experience. We think this documentary best explains the power of mushrooms and it is also beautifully filmed. The docu combines time-lapse cinematography, CGI, and interviews in an overview of the biology, environmental roles, and various uses of fungi. Watch the trailer of Fantastic Fungi here to get an idea of the different topics.
Released in 2018, this documentary follows the first medical trial of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) as a treatment for depression for a group of volunteers suffering from clinical depression, depicting both the human cost of depression and the groundbreaking potential of psychedelic research.
4. Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics
This 2020 documentary features celebrities sharing their personal experiences with psychedelics, blending humor with insights into the effects of these substances. While more entertainment-focused, it offers cultural perspectives on psychedelics. Although several psychedelic stories are told by (semi-) celebrities, this documentary mainly concerns LSD and psilocybin-containing mushrooms. LSD predominates. It is not so much an educational documentary, although the ending of the film has educational value.
A 2020 series hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow, with its first episode exploring the therapeutic potential of psychedelics. The series covers various wellness topics, including alternative therapies.
6. DMT: The Spirit Molecule
This 2010 documentary investigates the powerful psychedelic compound DMT, featuring interviews with experts and individuals who have used the substance, discussing its potential therapeutic applications.
7. The Last Shaman
This documentary from 2016 is based on the story of James Freeman, a young man who decides to take matters in his own hands when faced with incurable depression. It’s all about prevention of depression and suicide by doing an ayahuasca ceremony with a lot of preparation in the jungle. Ayahuasca is not legal in many countries, but it can be compared to a high dose of psilocybin (truffles). This film is a great example of how psychedelics can save lives.
8. The Mind Explained
Season one episode 5 explains how psychedelics work. If you have more time, feel free to watch seasons 1 and 2 in their entirety to learn more about your own brain.
Movie tip: Nine Perfect Strangers
Although not a documentary, we can advise the movie Nine Perfect Strangers, in which actress Nicole Kidman plays a wellness guru with a deep belief in the power of psychedelic therapy.
Have fun watching!
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