Interest in receiving psychedelic-assisted therapy among marginalized women: Implications and findings from a community-based study in Canada.
Elena Argento, Shira Goldenberg, Kathleen Deering, Jennifer Lavalley, Melissa Braschel, Brittany Bingham, Kate Shannon
Drug Alcohol Depend Rep March 16, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.dadr.2022.100044 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMarginalized women in Canada show high interest in receiving psychedelic-assisted therapy, with many reporting that such treatments could address unmet mental health needs, particularly for trauma. The community-based study found that over 70% of participants expressed willingness to try psychedelic-assisted therapy if it were legally available and affordable. Interest was especially strong among those with histories of trauma and those facing barriers to conventional mental healthcare. The findings suggest that psychedelic-assisted therapy may be a promising avenue for reaching underserved populations, though equitable access and trauma-informed approaches are critical for implementation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Community-based study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Marginalized women in Canada |
| Intervention | psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Psychedelic care Entheogenic therapy Psychedelic treatment |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key finding | Over 70% of marginalized women in Canada expressed interest in receiving psychedelic-assisted therapy, particularly those with trauma histories and limited access to conventional mental healthcare. |
Abstract
Interest in receiving psychedelic-assisted therapy among marginalized women: Implications and findings from a community-based study in Canada.