How psychedelic-assisted therapy works for depression: expert views and practical implications from an exploratory Delphi study.
Front Psychiatry – September 28, 2023
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
Mental health experts have reached consensus on how psychedelic therapy helps treat depression. Through extensive consultation with 33 specialists, key therapeutic mechanisms were identified: psychedelics appear to increase emotional openness, reduce rigid thinking patterns, and create opportunities for profound personal insights. When combined with professional therapy, these effects help patients process trauma and develop healthier perspectives.
Abstract
How psychedelic-assisted therapy works for depression: expert views and practical implications from an exploratory Delphi study.