The Antidistressant Effect: A New Lens on Psychedelics with Danica Johnson

The Integration Session · Jul 23, 2026 · 32m

Psychedelic treatments are often celebrated for their antidepressant potential, but emerging research suggests their effects go beyond traditional mood improvement. These compounds appear to work on multiple levels, prompting researchers to propose a more accurate term: “antidistressant.”

But what exactly does “antidistressant” mean, and how might it better reflect the broad effects of psychedelics? What does this new lens mean for both research and clinical care?

In this episode, we’re joined by Danica Johnson, PhD candidate at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Medical Science and…