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Frontier mental health research: psychedelics & drug studies

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Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Interpersonal communication

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Can psychedelics enhance group psychotherapy? A discussion on the therapeutic factors

Polina Ponomarenko, Federico Seragnoli, Abigail E. Calder, Peter Oehen, Gregor Hasler
Journal of Psychopharmacology Summary & key facts 2023 21 citations

This article reviews the idea of combining psychedelic drugs with group psychotherapy (PAGP). Using Yalom’s 11 therapeutic factors as a framework, the authors say PAGP may boost group connectedness, interpersonal learning, and prosocial behaviour, while also giving people chances to practise new ways of relating. They describe past and recent…

Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques Chemical synthesis and alkaloids Psychedelics and Drug Studies
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