Inclusion of people of color in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: a review of the literature
BMC Psychiatry – July 31, 2018
Source: OpenAlex
Summary
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy shows promise for mental health treatment, yet minorities remain significantly underrepresented in these studies. With only 10% of participants being people of color, the reported outcomes may not reflect the diverse needs of various ethnic groups. Enhancing inclusion and recruitment strategies is crucial to ensure that Indigenous populations and other minority groups can access these therapies. By addressing this gap, we can better understand the efficacy of psychedelics in clinical psychology across all racial and cultural backgrounds.
Abstract
As minorities are greatly underrepresented in psychedelic medicine studies, reported treatment outcomes may not generalize to all ethnic and cultural groups. Inclusion of minorities in futures studies and improved recruitment strategies are necessary to better understand the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy in people of color and provide all with equal opportunities for involvement in this potentially promising treatment paradigm.