6 papers in the library · 69 citations · publishing 2022-2026
Palliative & Supportive Care 2026 Fiona Cottam, Alesha Wells, Cerys Clayden et al.
Participation in trials investigating psychedelic-assisted MCP may offer hope for patients and their caregivers. Given the bidirectional relationship in wellbeing between cancer dyads, caregivers should be included alongside patients in such trials.
The New Zealand medical journal March 14, 2025 Carly Hanna, Eva Morunga, Alesha Wells et al. 2 citations
Psychedelic-assisted therapies are gaining interest as an innovative treatment for problems with mental health and addictions, and there are several clinical trials in this area currently being conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand. However, many stakeholder groups hold concerns about cultural acceptability and safety. While psychedelic substances have a long history overseas in various Indigenous...
J Psychoactive Drugs September 4, 2024 Georgia Best, Eva Morunga, Alesha Wells et al. 1 citation
A Cross-Sectional Survey Investigating Māori and Non-Māori Cancer Patients' Views on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Pilot and Feasibility Studies February 12, 2024 Alesha Wells, A P Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Eva Morunga et al. 10 citations
An advanced cancer diagnosis can be associated with a significant profile of distress. Psychedelic compounds have shown clinically significant effects in the treatment of psychological distress in patients with advanced-stage cancer. Given the challenges of delivering timely and effective intervention in the advanced cancer context, it is possible that an alternative, more pragmatic, approach...
Journal of Psychedelic Studies February 5, 2024 Alesha Wells, Merciana Fernandes, Lisa Reynolds 37 citations
Abstract Background and aims Scientific interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics has been experiencing significant growth. Understanding the perceptions of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (PAP) among health professional, patients, and the public is essential to guide future research objectives, trial protocols, and identify any barriers to future implementation. Methods A...
Palliative & Supportive Care November 3, 2022 Lisa Reynolds, Brian S. Barnett, Jeremy Weleff et al. 19 citations
Abstract Objectives A resurgence of research investigating the administration of psychedelic compounds alongside psychotherapy suggests that this treatment is a promising intervention for anxiety, depression, and existential distress in people with cancer. However, psychedelic treatment that induces a mind-altering experience potentially poses barriers to vulnerable cancer patients, and...