The Readiness of Psychiatrists to Implement Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Frontiers in Psychiatry November 26, 2021 Ahmad Rehman, Habib Syed, Kathryn Forcer et al. 40 citations
A pilot study of NHS psychiatrists found that while 77.2% believe there should be a role for controlled or therapeutic use of psychedelics, psychiatrists at all levels do not feel prepared to deliver psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Trainees were better informed than non-training grade psychiatrists. Thematic analysis of focus groups revealed three main themes: need for knowledge, openness to change, and uncertainty. The study suggests that significant training needs and both professional and societal shifts are required before psychedelic-assisted therapy could become a mainstream treatment option in psychiatry.