Urgent Need for Research Into Psychedelic Therapy for Older Adults
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Older age is associated with many health conditions that could potentially benefit from psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet very few older adults have been included in clinical trials of psychedelics, new research shows.
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@shutanu The researchers point out that psychedelics and related compounds have shown efficacy for the treatment of a number of conditions that are common among older adults, including mood disorders, distress associated with a serious medical illness, PTSD, substance use problems, and prolonged grief. Psychedelics also have properties that may provide for cognitive impairment and dementia and promote personal growth among healthy older adults.