The mindful use of psychiatric medication: Report from the Tel Aviv Psychoactive Clinic Project and a proposed model for psychiatric care
Journal of Psychedelic Studies January 15, 2025 Ido Hartogsohn, Yaron Yavelberg, Omry Ben Ezra
A pilot study with 110 participants taking psychiatric medications tested workshops that combined education about their condition and medication with guided, mindful ingestion in a supportive group setting. Survey responses from 33 participants showed significantly improved understanding of their medical conditions and prescribed drugs. Interviews revealed strong interest in mindful medication use, benefit from the communal setting, and themes of greater satisfaction and improved ability to benefit from the prescribed drug. The results suggest that non-pharmacological tools can improve outcomes of prescription drug use, supporting the need for further research.