Ayahuasca as a Healing Tool Along the Continuum of Recovery from Eating Disorders

Lafrance, Adèle; Renelli, Marika; Fletcher, Jenna; Files, Natasha; Tupper, Kenneth W.; Loizaga-Velder, Anja

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“…Ayahuasca is linked to increased self‐love and empathy 159 . Participants report heightened self‐awareness and presence during ceremonies, 160 which enhance psychological well‐being 161 .…”

Section: Short‐term Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Ayahuasca: A review of historical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects

Ruffell,

Crosland‐Wood,

Palmer

et al. 2023

PCN Reports

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Ayahuasca is a psychedelic plant brew originating from the Amazon rainforest. It is formed from two basic components, the Banisteriopsis caapi vine and a plant containing the potent psychedelic dimethyltryptamine (DMT), usually Psychotria viridis. Here we review the history of ayahuasca and describe recent work on its pharmacology, phenomenological responses, and clinical applications. There has been a significant increase in interest in ayahuasca since the turn of the millennium. Anecdotal evidence varies significantly, ranging from evangelical accounts to horror stories involving physical and psychological harm. The effects of the brew on personality and mental health outcomes are discussed in this review. Furthermore, phenomenological analyses of the ayahuasca experience are explored. Ayahuasca is a promising psychedelic agent that warrants greater empirical attention regarding its basic neurochemical mechanisms of action and potential therapeutic application.

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Section: Short‐term Effectsmentioning

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“…Ayahuasca is linked to increased self‐love and empathy. 159 Participants report heightened self‐awareness and presence during ceremonies, 160 which enhance psychological well‐being. 161 These positive emotional states align with compassion‐focused therapy in cognitive behaviour therapy.…”

Section: Short‐term Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ayahuasca: A review of historical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects

Ruffell,

Crosland‐Wood,

Palmer

et al. 2023

PCN Reports

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An Occupational Perspective on Psychedelic Therapy: A Scoping Review

Hogan,

Wagner,

Tichenor

et al. 2024

Can J Occup Ther

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Background. Interest in the use of psychedelics for mental health therapy is burgeoning. Qualitative research methods are increasingly used to understand patient's experiences; however, there is a lack of literature that explores psychedelic use from an occupational perspective. Purpose. To conduct a scoping review of qualitative literature on the experiences of psychedelic use for the purpose of mental health therapy, through an occupational lens. Key Issues. Wilcock’s occupational perspective of health was employed to analyze the use of psychedelics in mental health from an occupational perspective. Despite heterogeneous therapy contexts and substances used, patients reported comparable benefits regarding occupational engagement, such as increased mindfulness and autonomy in doing, a renewed sense of being, greater motivation to grow and become, and an improved sense of connection and belonging. Implications. This review demonstrates how psychedelic use in the context of mental health support can be experienced as a meaningful occupation and may contribute to overall health. In turn, this review highlights the utility of an occupational perspective for “non-sanctioned” or stigmatized occupations like psychedelic use, as well as the need for more research on psychedelic use from an occupational perspective. Using an occupational perspective of health can help to de-stigmatize psychedelic use as a meaningful occupation, rather than a deviant one, and shed light on how psychedelics may also positively impact one's participation in everyday life and overall health.

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Ayahuasca as a Healing Tool Along the Continuum of Recovery from Eating Disorders

Cited by 2 publications

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Ayahuasca: A review of historical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects

Ayahuasca: A review of historical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects

An Occupational Perspective on Psychedelic Therapy: A Scoping Review

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