| Title: |
Psilocybin, moralization and psychotherapy: a scoping review and a case report |
| Authors: |
Loria Emiliano; Lalumera Elisabetta; D'Imperio Ambra |
| Contributors: |
Loria, Emiliano; Lalumera, Elisabetta; D'Imperio, Ambra |
| Publication Year: |
2025 |
| Collection: |
IRIS Università degli Studi di Bologna (CRIS - Current Research Information System) |
| Subject Terms: |
psychedelics; depression; mental health; hype; moralization; psychotherapy |
| Description: |
The resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances for psychiatric treatment has sparked both excitement and scepticism within the scientific community. This paper addresses the moralisation and hype surrounding psychedelic therapies. Through a systematic review of the literature and a detailed case study, we illustrate that the therapeutic effect of psychedelics is not solely pharmacological but is instead facilitated by their ability to enhance psychotherapy. The paper explores the historical context of psychedelics in psychiatry, their mechanism of action, and evidence of their efficacy in treating depression. We highlight the necessity of integrating psychedelics with psychotherapeutic interventions and emphasise the importance of methodological rigour and ethical standards in psychedelic research and practice. By presenting an informed understanding of psychedelic treatments, we advocate for their consideration as legitimate alternatives alongside traditional therapies, offering a potential paradigm shift in psychiatric care. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| File Description: |
ELETTRONICO |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/wos/WOS:001294237300001; volume:38; issue:7; firstpage:3065; lastpage:3085; numberofpages:21; journal:PHILOSOPHICAL PSYCHOLOGY; https://hdl.handle.net/11585/978775 |
| DOI: |
10.1080/09515089.2024.2389962 |
| Availability: |
https://hdl.handle.net/11585/978775; https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2024.2389962; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09515089.2024.2389962 |
| Rights: |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess ; license:Licenza per Accesso Aperto. Creative Commons Attribuzione (CCBY) ; license uri:iris.PUB15 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.D7F87D56 |
| Database: |
BASE |