Research and Implementation of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in the Veterans Health Administration.
Aaron Wolfgang, Vetisha L. McClair, Paula P. Schnurr, Paul E. Holtzheimer, Josh Woolley, Christopher S. Stauffer, R. Cameron Wolf, Leith J. States, David M. Benedek, Vincent F. Capaldi, John Bradley, Matthew A. Fuller, Miriam J. Smyth, Eric D. A. Hermes, Wendy Tenhula, Ilse R. Wiechers
Am J Psychiatry 2025 DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.20240751 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Veterans |
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy PTSD |
| Keywords | Psychedelic-assisted therapies Innovative treatments Veteran mental health Veterans' mental health Veteran well-being Veteran recovery PTSD Treatment Trauma therapy Healthcare integration Healthcare system integration Safe integration Care pathways |
| Citations | 6 |
| Key points | Argues that the VHA must address regulatory, training, and infrastructure challenges to responsibly implement psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans. |
Abstract
Research and Implementation of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in the Veterans Health Administration.