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LGBTQ+ Ayahuasca Retreat Experience is Associated with Benefits to Mental Health, Quality of Life, and Spiritual Well-Being: A Prospective, Naturalistic Study

Lowe MX, Darby QA, Kalcheff-Korn S, Jackson H

Journal of psychoactive drugs (2026)

Longitudinal observational
Abstract

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience disproportionately high rates of depression, anxiety, trauma, and discrimination, yet remain underrepresented in psychedelic research. This prospective, naturalistic study explored the impact of an ayahuasca retreat experience on mental health, quality of life, and spiritual well-being amon...

Study TypeLongitudinal observational
ayahuascalgbtq+community-based healinghallucinogen
DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2026.2644858View on PubMed

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