Nursing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy: new opportunities and future prospects
Leonie Milner, Annie Mithoefer
British Journal of Mental Health Nursing February 2, 2024 DOI: 10.12968/bjmh.2023.0028 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Psychedelic medicine Psychedelic treatments Hallucinogen therapy Nursing roles Nurse's role Nursing practice Nursing responsibilities Nursing profession Future of nursing Professional development Career development Professional growth Skill development Career opportunities Nurse education Healthcare innovation Innovative treatments Emerging therapies Healthcare trends Medical advancements Treatment integration |
| Key findings | The nurse's role in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy is currently unexplored and undefined, but professional development opportunities will arise as the field becomes widely recognized. |
Abstract
This article looks at the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and the nurse's role within that – something which is currently unexplored and wholly undefined. It draws from lived experience in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and is co-authored by a significant contributor in this field. The aim of the article is to give nurses a brief introduction to the field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (history and present) and provide insights on professional development opportunities in the wake of such treatments being widely recognised, accepted and in need of nursing input in the future.
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