The Research Deficit and Expert Disagreement Regarding Music Selection for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy.
ACS pharmacology & translational science October 10, 2025 Milo Moskovitz 2 citations
Music is central to psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet only three empirical studies have directly examined which music best supports treatment. A critical review finds these studies have important limitations and their findings conflict with other publications and existing recommendations. Understanding of music guidelines has not advanced much since 1970. The paper summarizes music's common impacts during therapy, reviews current knowledge on music selection and guidelines, and suggests priorities for future research.