Edgardo Carmona-Torres

2 papers in the library · 8 citations · publishing 2025

Papers

The effects of psychedelic-assisted therapy on illness and death anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

J Psychiatr Res March 14, 2025 Aron Amaev, Jianmeng Song, Yasaman Kambari et al. 8 citations

A systematic review and meta-analysis of existing research suggests that psychedelic-assisted therapy can reduce illness and death anxiety, including existential dread and profound anxieties. The analysis synthesizes findings from multiple studies, indicating improvements in mental health, peace, and well-being. The magnitude of the effect and the authors' level of certainty are not specified in the abstract, but the review points to this innovative therapeutic approach as a promising intervention for alleviating intense fears related to illness and mortality.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.03.022 Innovative therapeutic approach Profound anxieties Existential dread Mental health peace +2

Adverse event reporting and management in psilocybin therapy clinical trials: A systematic review to guide clinical and research protocol development

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry October 23, 2025 Danielle Bukovsky, Aron Amaev, Jianmeng Song et al.

A systematic review of 42 clinical studies involving 1,068 participants found that psilocybin, when administered in controlled settings, has a favorable safety profile. Common adverse events included headache, transient increases in blood pressure, and nausea, which typically resolved on their own. Serious adverse events were reported infrequently, in only 2 of the 42 studies, and were limited to participants with underlying depressive disorders, such as suicidal behavior or hospitalization. All studies had a high risk of bias due to concerns regarding blinding. The review provides an outline of common and uncommon adverse events, serious adverse events, and considerations for future protocols.

DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2025.111541 Psilocybin Adverse effect Psycinfo Medline +9