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How to Change Your Mind
Michael Pollan explores the history and revival of psychedelic research for depression, addiction and end-of-life anxiety, blending science with his own experiences.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 482
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you are curious about the science and culture of psychedelics.
Skip this if you want a clinical guide or are put off by first-person trip accounts.
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- What is How to Change Your Mind about?
- Michael Pollan explores the history and revival of psychedelic research for depression, addiction and end-of-life anxiety, blending science with his own experiences.
- Who should read How to Change Your Mind?
- Read it if you are curious about the science and culture of psychedelics. Skip it if you want a clinical guide or are put off by first-person trip accounts.
- How long and how fast is How to Change Your Mind?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 482 pages, first published in 2018.
- Does How to Change Your Mind have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Addiction.
- Can I borrow How to Change Your Mind for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends How to Change Your Mind; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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