Persisting Psychological Complications Following the Use of Classic Psychedelics: A Qualitative Study of Help-Seeking Experiences
medRxiv Preprint Server May 23, 2026 Lisa Maria Jöbstl, Bente Lubahn, Ebru Kaya et al. preprint
Background While growing enthusiasm for the therapeutic potential of classic psychedelics has led to a rise in non-clinical use, attention to persisting adverse effects has emerged with delay. A subset of individuals reports persisting complications such as hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), depersonalization/derealization disorder (DDD), anxiety and depression. Yet few medical...