From "bad trips" to "transformative and potentially therapeutic trips": harnessing the potential of psychedelics - narrative review.
Nikolaos Statharakos, Elisavet Papadopoulou, Aaron J. Alvares, Aikaterini Mara
Postep Psychiatr Neurol August 25, 2025 DOI: 10.5114/ppn.2025.153603 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Narrative review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Psychedelics Psychedelic experiences Entheogenic therapy Psychedelic substances Mental health treatment Psychological healing Therapeutic encounters Mental well-being Emotional health Mental health support Personal transformation Personal growth Self-improvement Psychological development Positive change Integration Self-discovery Clinical support Therapeutic support Medical supervision Preparation Responsible use Structured therapy |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key findings | With appropriate clinical support and structured therapy, challenging psychedelic experiences can be transformed into therapeutic and transformative ones. |
Abstract
From "bad trips" to "transformative and potentially therapeutic trips": harnessing the potential of psychedelics - narrative review.