Protecting Patient Autonomy in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Nursing Ethics Perspective
Jennifer Tustison, Charlene Niemi, Kristen R. Choi
Issues in Mental Health Nursing 2026 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2025.2514624 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Citations | 1 |
| Key points | Argues that the integration of psychedelics into mental health care requires adapting existing ethical frameworks to address unique challenges such as informed consent and psychological safety. |
Abstract
The integration of psychedelic substances into mental health treatments represents one of the most significant paradigm shifts in psychiatric care in recent decades. This article examines the ethic...
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on psychedelic-assisted therapy, most cited first.
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| Theorizing that Psychedelic Assisted Therapy May Play a Role in the Treatment of Trauma-Induced Personality Disorders. | 2024 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Learning to Let Go: A Cognitive-Behavioral Model of How Psychedelic Therapy Promotes Acceptance | 2020 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Awe: a putative mechanism underlying the effects of classic psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy | 2018 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Ethical and legal issues in psychedelic harm reduction and integration therapy | 2021 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Towards psychedelic apprenticeship: Developing a gentle touch for the mediation and validation of psychedelic-induced insights and revelations. | 2022 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
Citations in the library
Cites 7
- Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder JAMA Psychiatry November 4, 2020
- MDMA‐Assisted Psychotherapy for Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review With Meta‐Analysis The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology October 28, 2021
- Ethical and legal issues in psychedelic harm reduction and integration therapy Harm Reduction Journal April 11, 2021
- Ethical and Practical Considerations for the Use of Psychedelics in Psychiatry Psychiatric Services March 29, 2023
- Psychological flexibility as a mechanism of change in psilocybin-assisted therapy for major depression: results from an exploratory placebo-controlled trial. Scientific Reports April 17, 2024
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