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Chris Lo

4 papers in the library · 16 citations · publishing 2024-2026

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A scoping review of variations in psychedelic interventions for psychological suffering associated with the end of life.

Social science & medicine (1982) February 1, 2026 Sarah Kratina, Carol Strike, Robert Schwartz et al.

Psychedelic substances are recognized for their potential to ease psychological suffering linked to end-of-life issues, yet policy remains restrictive. The wide range of both substances and therapeutic approaches used in end-of-life populations has not been adequately covered by reviews to date. To identify and learn from the variety that exists within the research on therapeutic psychedelic...

Examining the Perspectives of Key Stakeholders on the Problems, Policies, and Politics Regarding Accessing Psychedelic Interventions to Alleviate End‐of‐Life Distress

Politics &amp Policy January 24, 2026 Sarah Kratina, Robert Schwartz, Carol Strike et al. 2 citations

ABSTRACT Psychedelic interventions are not publicly available through Canada's healthcare system. Despite growing scientific evidence, public interest, and efforts to expand access to psychedelic therapies for end‐of‐life psychological suffering, Canadian policies remain restrictive. Efforts are underway to expand access, but knowledge gaps exist regarding the policy landscape in Canada. This...

A protocol for a scoping review of variations among psychedelic interventions for psychological suffering associated with the end-of-life.

PLoS One 2025 Sarah Kratina, Carol Strike, Robert Schwartz et al. 1 citation

Psychedelic substances are increasingly recognized for their therapeutic potential to ease psychological suffering linked to end-of-life issues. However, amid renewed scientific and public interest, policy remains restrictive. Existing reviews have made progress in synthesizing the results of studies of psychedelic interventions, especially psilocybin, and particularly with regard to their...

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Provides Lasting and Effective Results in the Treatment of Depression, Anxiety, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder at 3 and 6 Months: Findings from a Large Retrospective Effectiveness Study.

Psychedelic medicine (New Rochelle, N.Y.) June 1, 2024 Ryan Yermus, John Bottos, Nathan Bryson et al. 13 citations

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is an emerging treatment option to alleviate treatment-resistant affective disorders, but its long-term effectiveness remains unclear. To examine the treatment effects of KAP on anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at 1, 3, and 6 months post-treatment. This retrospective effectiveness study included self-reported outcomes from...