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Ana Ferreira

2 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2024-2025

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Psychedelic Resurgence, Spirituality and Psychological Disorders: Epistemological and Clinical Implications

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal September 13, 2025 Ana Ferreira, Enrico Facco 1 citation

The scientific interest in spirituality has increased in recent years, paralleled by promising findings on the effects of spiritual experiences induced by psychedelics substances (PS), in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. However, these experiences may also bring challenges, depending on a variety of non-pharmacological variables. This article argues that an undiscerning use of PS to...

Change in occupational burnout measures in emergency medical service workers after a psychedelic experience induced by a single self-administered dose of psilocybin mushrooms

Journal of Psychedelic Studies September 9, 2024 Ana Ferreira, Sharon Martindale, David Luke

Abstract Background and Aims This naturalistic mixed methods field study, aimed to assess the potential of a psilocybin induced experience, to help Emergency Medical Service Workers (EMSW) to address psychological and stress related symptoms stemming from a challenging working environment, known to contribute to occupational burnout (OB). Methods This exploration was conducted with an...