Amid magic and menace: psychiatrists’ attitudes to psilocybin therapy
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine November 7, 2024 Andrew Gribben, Tara Burke, Colm Harrington et al. 5 citations
A survey of 151 psychiatrists in Ireland found that most hold positive attitudes toward psilocybin therapy: 81.5% agreed it shows promise for treating psychiatric disorders, 86.8% supported funding research, 86.8% would refer a patient if licensed, and 78.1% would consider it for themselves. However, only 40.0% felt knowledgeable and just 9.9% felt adequately prepared to participate. A minority expressed concerns: 6.6% thought it unsafe under medical supervision, 21.9% considered it potentially addictive, and 15.9% reported at least one concern about evidence, effectiveness, safety, cost, or impartiality. Consultant psychiatrists were less optimistic than trainees about its role in bipolar depression and emotionally unstable personality disorder.