Psychedelic Treatments for Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Patient Experiences in Qualitative Studies
Joost J. Breeksema, Alistair Niemeijer, Erwin Krediet, Eric Vermetten, Robert A Schoevers
CNS Drugs August 17, 2020 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-020-00748-y (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Qualitative Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psychedelic-assisted therapy |
| Keywords | Psychedelic treatment Entheogenic medicine Psychedelic healing Psychedelic interventions Mental health Mental disorders Psychological well-being Emotional health Psychiatric conditions Mental illness relief Therapeutic outcomes Clinical improvements Treatment benefits Psychological shifts Personal growth Therapeutic effects Patient insights Emotional processing Connectedness |
| Citations | 217 |
| Key findings | Qualitative research on psychedelic treatments can distinguish specific features of different substances and reveal undiscovered implications for treating specific psychiatric disorders. |
Abstract
This review demonstrates how qualitative research of psychedelic treatments can contribute to distinguishing specific features of specific substances, and carry otherwise undiscovered implications for the treatment of specific psychiatric disorders.