Meaning and Psychedelics in Palliative Care: A Narrative Review.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management March 1, 2026 William B Alexander, Eric D Hansen, Brian T Anderson et al. 1 citation
Meaning is a primary existential concern in those with advanced illnesses and functions as an important coping mechanism. Loss of meaning contributes to existential distress, and, in particular, may manifest as demoralization, a syndrome of poor coping that is associated with negative outcomes. Psychedelics are unique psychoactive compounds that, among other properties, are proposed to enhance...