Palliative care patients’ attitudes and openness towards psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for existential distress

Palliative care patients’ attitudes and openness towards psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for existential distress

IntroductionPatients with incurable illnesses often experience existential distress, profoundly impacting their well-being. Current medical approaches have limitations in addressing these burdens. Psilocybin, a promising psychedelic compound, may offer therapeutic benefits. This pilot survey study a...

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Main Authors: Julia Ruixi Wang, Samuel J. Mendez Araque, Gina Micciche, Andrew McMillan, Emily Coughlin, Rosalie Mattiola, Diana English, Kristopher Kaliebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
psilocybin
psychedelic assisted psychotherapy
incurable illnesses
palliative care
existential distress
cancer
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1301960/full

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