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Psychedelics promote neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to form new neural connections and even generate new neurons. This capacity positions psychedelics as a natural facilitator of psychological healing, akin to the body's healing processes after injury. Dr. Johnson emphasizes that just as physical wounds heal through natural mechanisms, the mind, too, has an inherent tendency toward growth and recovery. Psychedelic therapy acts as an "emergency room" that clears out mental clutter, allowing natural healing to occur.