[Acceptance of psilocybin-assisted therapy in German-speaking countries].
Der Nervenarzt February 12, 2025 Nina Hartter, Marvin Däumichen, Christopher Schmidt et al. 1 citation
An online survey of 1,456 mental health experts, patients, and the general public found that greater knowledge about psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT), self-assessed knowledge, personal treatment experience, and prior experience with psychedelics predicted more positive attitudes toward introducing PAT. Providing information about PAT's potential only increased acceptance when combined with information about its risks. Participants were generally optimistic about implementing PAT. The link between knowledge and acceptance was confirmed, suggesting that balanced education and reporting on PAT can foster higher acceptance.