Perspectives on Trauma Treatment, Self-Management Strategies, and Attitudes Toward Psychedelic Therapies in Individuals with Psychological Trauma Symptoms
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology August 14, 2025 Nadav Liam Modlin, Jessica L. Maples‐keller, Maria Sarang et al.
Among 873 people who reported trauma symptoms or a PTSD/CPTSD diagnosis, 94.8% had experienced psychological trauma and 73.4% had a formal diagnosis. Many had tried multiple medications and psychotherapies but were highly dissatisfied. Significant numbers used marijuana, psychedelics, or MDMA on their own to manage symptoms, with few physical or psychological complications. After learning about MDMA and psilocybin therapies, willingness to try them was high (0.81 and 0.83, respectively). Women and heterosexual individuals showed lower willingness, while younger and more educated respondents were more willing. The findings point to a need for further clinical research and public education about risks and harm reduction.