Coryn E. Mayer

Exploring the Use of Psilocybin Therapy for Existential Distress: A Qualitative Study of Palliative Care Provider Perceptions

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs July 16, 2021 Coryn E. Mayer, Virginia Lebaron, Kimberly Acquaviva 17 citations

There is a growing body of research suggesting that palliative care patients coping with existential distress may benefit from psilocybin. However, there is a large gap regarding the perceptions of palliative care providers who may provide education, counseling services, recommendations, and/or prescriptions for psilocybin if it is decriminalized, commercialized, and/or federally rescheduled...