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Luis E. Contreras

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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A scoping review of mystical-type experiences and mood symptom outcomes in psychedelic therapy clinical trials: comparing life-threatening disease and depressive populations

Therapeutic Advances in Psychopharmacology March 1, 2026 Ana Deutsch, Luis E. Contreras, Sarah Kratina et al.

Background: Psychedelic therapies are gaining attention as tools to alleviate anxiety and depression across various clinical populations. However, the mechanisms behind psychedelics' therapeutic efficacy and the potential differences in how patients with certain diagnoses experience their subjective effects remain unknown. One commonly suggested mediator of positive outcomes across psychedelics...

Exploring Access to Psychedelics Among Canadian Veterans: Pathways, Barriers, and Perceptions

Psychedelic Medicine December 17, 2025 Luis E. Contreras, Grace M Elliott, Francesco Kment et al.

Introduction:Psychedelic-assisted therapies have recently gained attention as potential novel treatments for various mental health conditions. In Canada, there has been particular interest from the veteran communities regarding the potential therapeutic impact of psychedelics. However, legal access remains limited in Canada, leading some veterans to explore alternative pathways. Here, we aimed...