Alicia Cohorst

Confronting mortality: A meta-analysis and systematic review of psychedelic experiences and death anxiety

Journal of Psychopharmacology March 9, 2026 Alicia Cohorst, Petri Kajonius

This meta-analysis and systematic review examined the effects of psychedelic substances on death anxiety, specifically evaluating whether psychedelic experiences are associated with statistically significant reductions in death anxiety. A systematic search identified 8 studies suitable for meta-analysis and 10 additional studies for systematic review. Using a random-effects model, the...