Psychedelic group-based integration: ethical assessment and initial recommendations
Abstract A number of organizations have developed or are developing psychedelic integration groups, held in person or online. In parallel, there have been calls to
Abstract A number of organizations have developed or are developing psychedelic integration groups, held in person or online. In parallel, there have been calls to
Abstract Psychedelic-assisted therapy may represent an upcoming paradigm shift in the treatment of mental health problems as recent clinical trials have demonstrated strong evidence of
Abstract There is a growing need in the field of psychedelic science for a unifying perspective of overall well-being to join seemingly disparate findings across
Abstract The use of psychedelics for various purposes was common in different civilizations throughout human history and has been explored scientifically for more than a
Introduction A resurgence of interest in the use of psychedelics for mental health and wellness has stimulated greater experimentation with psychedelics in society. Although clinical
Abstract Growing research exploring the utility of psychedelic substances suggests that they not only hold promise for clinical practice but may enhance mental health through
Importance Mounting evidence supports the role of spiritual, existential, religious, and theological components in mediating psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet integration of these elements into the clinical
Abstract Therapeutic psychedelic administration and contact with nature have been associated with the same psychological mechanisms: decreased rumination and negative affect, enhanced psychological connectedness and
Rationale Many psychedelic experiences are meaningful, but ineffable. Engaging in meaning-making regarding emerging symbolic content and changing previous schemas have been proposed as mechanisms of
Introduction Ayahuasca is a plant-based decoction native to Amazonia, where it has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Contemporary ritual use of ayahuasca