The oncologistOctober 15, 2026Keenan Wills Davis, Michelle C. Bach, JoEllen Schimmels et al.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is increasingly discussed as a potential intervention for anxiety, depression, and existential distress among patients with advanced cancer. Yet the ethical challenges of PAT for patients approaching the end of life remain underdeveloped, particularly for oncologists who may be asked to counsel patients or consider referral to clinical trials. This article...
As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies grows ahead of regulatory standardization, mental health nursing stands at a critical clinical and professional inflection point. This state-of-the-science review examines psychedelic-assisted therapies through a mental health nursing lens and advocates for the formal recognition of psychedelic nursing as a specialty with defined competencies,...