Suicide of a patient shortly after psilocybin-assisted psychedelic therapy: A case report
Psychiatry Research January 29, 2025 Felix Müller, Thomas Sauer, Corina Hänny et al. 11 citations
• A 60-year-old man with recurrent depression and history of delusions died after psilocybin-assisted therapy. • Psilocybin-triggered delusions and emotional dysregulation may have contributed. • Weak therapeutic alliance hindered assessment of patient's internal state. • Delusional symptoms may contraindicate psychedelic interventions. • This case emphasizes the need for thorough assessment...