Psychedelics assisting therapy, or therapy assisting psychedelics? The importance of psychotherapy in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Front Psychol – February 05, 2025
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
While psychedelics show promise in mental health treatment, their effectiveness largely depends on the therapeutic context. Quality psychotherapy before, during, and after psychedelic sessions is crucial for positive outcomes. The combination of skilled therapy and carefully administered psychedelics creates a synergistic effect, helping patients process deep emotional experiences and achieve lasting psychological benefits.
Abstract
Psychedelics assisting therapy, or therapy assisting psychedelics? The importance of psychotherapy in psychedelic-assisted therapy.