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Psilocybin Therapy With Chaplain Support Eases Cancer Demoralization

Psilocybin Therapy With Chaplain Support Eases Cancer Demoralization

Psilocybin mushrooms

What they found

In 10 cancer patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced demoralization and improved spiritual well-being.

In 10 cancer patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced demoralization and improved spiritual well-being.

The number

10 cancer patients

How solid is it?

Early human

Early human

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Compound

psilocybin

psilocybin

Sample size

10 cancer patients

10 cancer patients

Published in

APA PsycNet

APA PsycNet

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PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

PSILOCYBIN & LEGISLATION

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Reducing Demoralization

Reducing Demoralization

In a study with 10 cancer patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) led to emotional breakthroughs, reduced demoralization, and improved spiritual well-being, with chaplain support providing vital spiritual care and meaning-making throughout the process.

In a study with 10 cancer patients, psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) led to emotional breakthroughs, reduced demoralization, and improved spiritual well-being, with chaplain support providing vital spiritual care and meaning-making throughout the process.

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