The Use of Psychedelics for Grief Following Death due to Advanced Illness: A Scoping Review.
Omega July 10, 2025 Daniel Rosenbaum, Celina Carter, Brandon A Cirella et al. 1 citation
A scoping review of 18 reports found little high-quality evidence on using psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for grief following death due to advanced illness. Across seven empirical studies, positive outcomes such as reduced grief symptom severity were generally reported, with few adverse events. The literature is informed by differing conceptualizations of grief, adding complexity. The review concludes there is not a strong evidence base to guide clinical recommendations at this time and suggests future work should explicitly situate researchers' positions and integrate grief theory.