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Most cited journal articles published in 2022 on psychedelic therapy for cancer patients

Here's what research has to say on the topic of psychedelic therapy for cancer patients

Research on the use of psychedelics, such as psilocybin and LSD, for the treatment of anxiety and other mental health conditions in cancer patients is still in its early stages, but there is a growing body of evidence that suggests that these substances may have potential therapeutic benefits.

A number of recent studies have found that psychedelic therapy, specifically psilocybin therapy, can be effective in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD in cancer patients. Psilocybin therapy has been found to produce changes in brain activity that are associated with decreased symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and increased feelings of well-being and spiritual connectedness.

Additionally, research has shown that psilocybin therapy can lead to long-term changes in attitudes, mood, and behavior, which can be beneficial for cancer patients who are struggling with the emotional and psychological impact of their diagnosis.

It's important to note that research on psychedelic therapy for cancer patients is still in its early stages, and more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of these treatments. Additionally, these substances are currently illegal in many countries and their use is not recommended outside of a clinical research setting.

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2022.109174
2022
Cited 5 times
Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy to treat psychiatric and existential distress in life-threatening medical illnesses and palliative care
S Ross, M Agrawal, Roland R. Griffiths, C Grob, Andreas Berger, Jack E. Henningfield
Palliative care
Distress
Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2022.01.024
2022
Cited 5 times
The Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic-assisted Therapies for Symptom Control in Patients Diagnosed With Serious Illness: A Systematic Review
Lucas de Oliveira Maia, Yvan Beaussant, Ana Cláudia Mesquita Garcia
Medicine
CINAHL
PsycINFO
DOI: 10.1017/s1478951522001481
2022
The perceptions of cancer health-care practitioners in New Zealand and the USA toward psychedelic-assisted therapy with cancer patients: A cross-sectional survey
Lisa M. Reynolds, Brian Barnett, Jeremy Weleff, Eva Morunga, Alesha Wells, Aideen Stack, Amelia Akroyd, Nicholas Hoeh, Frederick Sundram, Suresh Muthukumaraswamy, Nicola Lawrence, William J Evans
Medicine
Cancer
Indigenous
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpain.2022.05.003
2022
If the Doors of Perception Were Cleansed, Would Chronic Pain be Relieved? Evaluating the Benefits and Risks of Psychedelics
Robert H. Dworkin, Brian T. Anderson, Nick Andrews, Robert R. Edwards, Charles S. Grob, Stephen Ross, Theodore D. Satterthwaite, Eric C. Strain
Chronic pain
Consciousness
Psychotherapist
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21944
2022
Analysis of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy in Medicine: A Narrative Review
Shawn Ziff, Benjamin Stern, Gregory Lewis, Maliha Majeed, Vasavi Rakesh Gorantla
Psilocybin
Medicine
Hallucinogen
DOI: 10.1177/20503245221114323
2022
Raising awareness: The implementation of medical cannabis and psychedelics used as an adjunct to standard therapy in the treatment of advanced metastatic breast cancer
Rayyan Zafar, Dustin Sulak, Jaime Brambila, David J. Nutt, Anne Katrin Schlag