Psychedelic therapy in practice. Case studies of self-treatment, individual therapy, and group therapy
April 23, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/9yxwp_v2 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA collection of thirteen ethnographic case studies describes how people alleviated or overcame serious issues such as alcoholism, severe anxiety and depression, suicidal behavior, and psychotic disorders caused by ignorance, neglect, violence, war, and sexual abuse. The compilation highlights courage, innovation, and the application of knowledge and power in overcoming illness and suffering, serving as a tribute to the possibility of healing.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Ethnographic case studies |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 13 |
| Population | People who overcame serious issues including alcoholism, severe anxiety and depression, suicidal behavior, and psychotic disorders |
| Keywords | Group psychotherapy Psychotherapist Psychology Medicine |
| Key finding | Thirteen ethnographic case studies demonstrate how people alleviated or overcame serious issues caused by various adversities, highlighting the possibility of healing. |
Abstract
This compilation focuses on success stories—cases of courage, innovation, and the application of knowledge and power in overcoming illness and suffering. It features thirteen ethnographic case studies that describe how people were able to alleviate or overcome serious issues including alcoholism, severe anxiety and depression, suicidal behavior, and psychotic disorders caused by ignorance, neglect, violence, war, and sexual abuse. It is a tribute to the possibility of healing.