Evaluating the evidence for repressed memory recovery in psychedelic contexts
Psychopharmacology April 29, 2026 Anne-Fiona Griesfeller, Lotte Kooman, Lilian Kloft-Heller et al.
RATIONALE: Reports of resurfaced repressed memories during psychedelic experiences have circulated for decades and still emerge today. However, the veracity of repressed memories remains debated, and the mechanisms through which psychedelics might recover alleged repressed memories are unclear. OBJECTIVES: This scoping review aimed to provide an overview of the literature on repressed memory in...