Therapeutic Use of Psychedelics for Mental Disorders: A Systematized Review
Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine December 17, 2024 N. Alyahya, Eithar A. Al Saleem 2 citations
A review of studies since 2010 found that psychedelic drugs can be effective for treating depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, drug addiction, and mental problems associated with terminal disease. All relevant primary studies used guidelines for safe administration. However, mania and psychosis were linked to unfavorable outcomes. The positive findings reinforce the need for more comprehensive studies to understand how psychedelics affect clients with mental illnesses, and more research is needed on their effectiveness for eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and personality disorders.