Jeremy P Harris

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025

Papers

Radiation therapy patients' interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy: results of a survey.

Radiation oncology (London, England) July 21, 2025 Jino Park, Rufus Banks, Akul Munjal et al.

About 43% of cancer patients receiving radiation therapy expressed interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), while 31% opposed it and 26% were unsure. Interest was higher among those with prior mental health diagnoses, prior psychedelic use, younger age, and male sex. Patients with greater depression, worse spiritual well-being, demoralization, pain, and lower quality of life were more receptive to PAT. The main reason for hesitancy was lack of information, cited by 43% of those not interested or unsure. The findings suggest that many cancer patients are open to PAT, and that education could reduce barriers to acceptance.

DOI: 10.1186/s13014-025-02686-9 Full text Depression Psychedelic-assisted therapy Cancer-related anxiety Mental health symptoms +2

Radiation Therapy Patients’ Interest in Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: A Prospective Survey Study

Research Square April 16, 2025 Jino Park, Rufus Banks, Akul Munjal et al.

Among 100 cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy, 43% expressed interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), 31% opposed it, and 26% were unsure. Interest was higher among those with prior mood disorders, prior recreational psychedelic use, younger age, and male sex. Patients experiencing more depression, worse spiritual well-being, greater demoralization, poorer quality of life, and more pain were more likely to be receptive. The main reason for hesitancy, cited by 43% of those not interested or unsure, was a lack of information. The findings suggest substantial patient openness to PAT, with education needed to address informational barriers.

DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6272209/v1 Psychedelic therapy Psychedelic-assisted therapy Anxiety Depression +14