Psychedelics and Mental Health: An Alternative Strategy to Treat Mental Impairments Triggered or Aggravated by COVID-19.
Altern Ther Health Med
; 28(4): 40-43, 2022 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1876827
ABSTRACT
Despite the discovery of vaccines for COVID-19, one of the best security measures to contain the spread of the virus is social distancing and isolation. However, isolation might trigger negative mental outcomes, such as onset of a depressive and anxious condition, increased consumption of alcohol and drugs, relapse to substances of abuse, and even induce post-traumatic stress disorder. Interestingly, recent research with psychedelics suggests that when these substances are used in combination with psychotherapy, they may reduce these mental impairments. Nevertheless, scientists are still working to elucidate the possible mechanisms behind these phenomena.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19 Drug Treatment
/
Hallucinogens
Topics:
Vaccines
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Altern Ther Health Med
Journal subject:
Complementary Therapies
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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