Jonathan Stellmacher

Synergies in psychedelic-assisted therapy: a qualitative interview study of psychotherapeutic processes

Frontiers in Psychiatry April 1, 2026 Jonathan Stellmacher, Christopher Schmidt, Helena Aicher et al.

Research on the therapeutic effects of psychedelics in psychiatry, commonly referred to as Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT), has expanded substantially in recent years. The context-dependent nature of psychedelics has sparked discussion about the importance of the psychotherapeutic environment in achieving beneficial outcomes. This study explores the contribution of psychotherapeutic factors...