Skip to content

Julia M.k. Freind

3 papers in the library · 9 citations · publishing 2024-2026

Papers

Sort Most recent Most cited

Music Playlist Use in Clinical Trials of Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Psychology June 15, 2026 Lucas Cruz, Fernando R. Beserra, Julia M.k. Freind et al.

Recent studies have shown promising results for psychedelics in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Both in clinical and recreational settings, contextual elements, such as music, can influence the experience of users and may be linked to positive outcomes. This systematic review identifies how music is being selected and used in psychedelisc-assisted psychotherapy (PAP). The search adopted...

Barriers and Facilitators for Psychedelic Research and Regulation in Brazil: Insights From Diverse Stakeholders

Clinical Therapeutics June 1, 2026 Anna Luiza Guimarães, Fernando R. Beserra, Lucas Cruz et al.

PURPOSE: The interest in psychedelics for health-related purposes has grown significantly over the past decade. However, there is an insufficient representation of stakeholders (eg, Indigenous groups, activists, policymakers) in discussions about research and regulation. Many psychedelics originate from traditional practices historically developed in low- and middle-income countries, but these...

Therapeutic Protocols Using Ketamine and Esketamine for Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 2024 Julia M.k. Freind, Fernando R. Beserra, Bruno S Menezes et al. 9 citations

Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders globally, causing severe emotional suffering, reducing life expectancy and increasing the risk of suicide. Recently, the use of dissociative psychedelic substances such as ketamine and esketamine for depressive disorders has expanded treatment options. We sought to analyze, through a systematic review, the existing protocols for...