Psionic energy

Psionic energy is a type of energy associated with mental processes, especially telepathy.

Among the unexplained phenomena associated with the galactic barrier is that it can generate an extreme acceleration in psionic ability in some humans. Gary Mitchell is the most notorious example. 

The non-corporeal lifeform known as Onaya stimulated the creativity of other beings using psionic energy. She also left behind traces of psionic energy in her environment that persisted for a few minutes, which could be detected by tricorders. 

See also:
 * Extrasensory perception
 * Psionic field
 * Telepathy
 * Telekinesis