medRxiv Preprint Server
May 23, 2026
Lisa Maria Jöbstl, Bente Lubahn, Ebru Kaya et al.
preprint
A subset of individuals who use classic psychedelics outside clinical settings reports persisting adverse effects, including hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, depersonalization/derealization disorder, anxiety, and depression. Despite growing non-clinical use, few medical services are equipped to address these complications. The authors highlight a delay in attention to these persisting adverse effects relative to enthusiasm for therapeutic potential.
GMS journal for medical education
January 1, 2025
Benno Brinkhaus, Barbara Stöckigt, Claudia M Witt et al.
Stress-related illnesses are increasing among medical students and doctors in Germany and internationally. Mind-Body Medicine (MBM) courses are being offered at several German medical faculties, including Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the universities of Magdeburg, Witten-Herdecke, Essen, and Ulm. Evaluations of student courses at Charité and Magdeburg showed a reduction in perceived stress and increases in self-efficacy, mindfulness, self-reflection, and empathy among 117 Charité students, and improvements in mindfulness and self-compassion among 69 Magdeburg students. In qualitative focus groups, Charité students reported better self-regulation of stressful experiences, personal growth, and new insights into integrative medicine. Further implementation and networked evaluation of MBM courses across German-speaking universities is recommended.