Exploring psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder [PDF]
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 Methamphetamine use disorder is a chronic relapsing condition associated with substantial mental, physical, and social harms and increasing rates of mortality.
Jonathan Brett +12 more
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Longitudinal experiences of Canadians receiving compassionate access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy [PDF]
Scientific ReportsRecent clinical trials have found that the serotonergic psychedelic psilocybin effectively alleviates anxiodepressive symptoms in patients with life-threatening illnesses when given in a supportive environment. These outcomes prompted Canada to establish
Sara de la Salle +10 more
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Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for methamphetamine dependence: a case report involving daily methamphetamine use [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryMethamphetamine (MA) dependence leads to severe physical and psychological issues. Current treatments, including psychosocial therapies and residential rehabilitation, face limitations such as high relapse rates, cost, and accessibility issues.
Jonathan Brett +9 more
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Palliative care patients’ attitudes and openness towards psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for existential distress [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryIntroductionPatients with incurable illnesses often experience existential distress, profoundly impacting their well-being. Current medical approaches have limitations in addressing these burdens.
Julia Ruixi Wang +8 more
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Individual Experiences in Four Cancer Patients Following Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy [PDF]
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2018 A growing body of evidence shows that existential and spiritual well-being in cancer patients is associated with better medical outcomes, improved quality of life, and serves as a buffer against depression, hopelessness, and desire for hastened death ...
Tara C. Malone +9 more
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Roadmap for Equitable Access and Responsible Use of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy in Palliative Care [PDF]
Palliative Medicine ReportsPsilocybin-assisted psychotherapy represents a promising addition to palliative care interventions, potentially improving quality of life by addressing existential distress.
Michel Dorval +11 more
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Serotoninergic antidepressants combination in psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychiatryPsilocybin has reemerged as a promising treatment for difficult-to-treat depression (DTD). Although there is limited evidence regarding interactions between psilocybin and other psychotropic drugs, clinical trials require that patients discontinue their ...
André Do +9 more
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“But the reality is it's happening”: A qualitative study of eating disorder providers about psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy [PDF]
International Journal of Eating Disorders, 2023 AbstractObjectiveThis study invited providers who care for patients with eating disorders to inform engagement, communication, and collaboration with psilocybin‐assisted psychotherapy interventions.MethodMedical and mental health providers who treat patients with eating disorders were recruited via professional referral networks and participant driven ...
Amanda E Downey +2 more
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Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy as a potential treatment for eating disorders: a narrative review of preliminary evidence [PDF]
Trends in Psychiatry and PsychotherapyEating disorders (ED) are a group of potentially severe mental disorders characterized by abnormal energy balance, cognitive dysfunction, and emotional distress.
Elena Koning, Elisa Brietzke
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Examining mystical experiences as a predictor of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression [PDF]
Journal of PsychopharmacologyBackground: Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is a promising treatment for various psychiatric disorders. However, the exact biological and psychological mechanisms of action of PAP remain to be determined.
Zoe Doyle +2 more
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