A Retrospective Study to Determine the Impact of Psychedelic Therapy for Dimensional Measures of Wellness: A Qualitative Analysis of Response Data
medRxiv February 15, 2023 Victoria di Virgilio, Amir Minerbi, Jenna Fletcher et al. 1 citation preprint
Veterans who used psychedelic medicines for non-recreational therapeutic purposes reported improvements in medical and mental health conditions, social interaction, spirituality, and overall function. Analysis of 93 comments from 65 civilian or military veterans identified themes including mysticism and spirituality, functional improvement and self-awareness, social connection and cultural impact, and impact on medical and mental health conditions, as well as neutral impressions and difficult experiences. The findings suggest that psychedelic use is associated with multidimensional wellness improvements beyond the absence of disease, reflecting dynamic interactions with personal, psychophysiological, and socio-environmental factors.