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Ayahuasca use and reported effects on depression and anxiety symptoms: An international cross-sectional study of 11,912 consumers

Sarris J, Perkins D, Cribb L, Schubert V, Opaleye E, Bouso JC, Galvao-Coelho NL

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports (2021)

Cross-sectional survey
Abstract

Global Ayahuasca Project data from 11,912 participants. Among those with depression (n=1571), 78% reported symptoms improved or resolved. Mystical experience and number of sessions predicted outcomes.

Participants11,912
Citations120
Study TypeCross-sectional survey
depressionanxietycross-sectionalGlobal Ayahuasca Project
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2021.100098Search PubMed

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