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Psychedelic Therapy: Uses, Risks, and More

Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

In mild cases of anxiety and depression, psychedelic therapy would help alleviate the symptoms. Some studies have found that many people experienced a reduction in anxiety after getting psychedelic substances. They also had less frequent rumination and more compassion. Scientists believe that the underlying mechanism through which the therapy improve mental health is due to fewer negative thoughts and better self-compassion with psychedelic experiences. [5]

Terminal Conditions

Being diagnosed with a serious condition may be scary for most people. Some studies have found that psychedelic therapy would help calm us down and reduce the associated depression or anxiety. Also, a high dosage of certain psychedelic substances would help improve relationships and moods. This, in turn, helps people cope with their medical conditions better. Proper treatment is not the only key to overcome terminal conditions. Mental health also plays an important part, and psychedelic therapy may provide benefits to this aspect.  [6]