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Therapeutic potential of ayahuasca in grief: a prospective, observational study

Gonzalez D, Cantillo J, Perez I, Farre M, Feilding A, Obiols JE, Bouso JC

Psychopharmacology (2020)

Prospective observational
Abstract

Prospective study following 50 bereaved individuals through ceremonial ayahuasca. Significant decreases in grief severity at all time points (Cohen's d = 0.84-1.39). Experiential avoidance and decentering mediated improvements.

Participants50
Citations75
Study TypeProspective observational
griefbereavementprospectiveShipibo ceremony
DOI: 10.1007/s00213-019-05446-2View on PubMed

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