Psychedelic therapy in practice. Case studies of self-treatment, individual therapy, and group therapy
April 23, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/9yxwp_v2 via OpenAlex
Summary
The compilation presents thirteen ethnographic case studies illustrating how individuals have successfully addressed serious issues such as alcoholism, severe anxiety and depression, suicidal behavior, and psychotic disorders. These cases highlight the courage and innovation of people overcoming their suffering, often stemming from challenging circumstances like violence and neglect. The work serves as a tribute to the potential for healing.
Study at a glance
| Sample size | 13 |
|---|---|
| Population | individuals with serious mental health issues |
| Key finding | Individuals have been able to alleviate or overcome serious mental health issues through innovative approaches. |
Abstract
This compilation focuses on success stories—cases of courage, innovation, and the application of knowledge and power in overcoming illness and suffering. It features thirteen ethnographic case studies that describe how people were able to alleviate or overcome serious issues including alcoholism, severe anxiety and depression, suicidal behavior, and psychotic disorders caused by ignorance, neglect, violence, war, and sexual abuse. It is a tribute to the possibility of healing.