Representaciones sociales de la salud mental en consumidores de Ayahuasca
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas February 13, 2025 Fernando Alexander Bravo Calderón 1 citation
Ayahuasca use for mental health has gained importance in recent decades, showing effectiveness in clinical psychology. This qualitative study, analyzed through thematic analysis with eight participants who consumed Ayahuasca for non-recreational purposes, found that Ayahuasca consumption helps modify the representation of mental health, understanding it as a relevant state shaped by care for the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. This led to favorable changes in several areas, such as self-knowledge, finding purpose in life, and alleviating psychological problems, with practical implications for patients and clinical psychologists.