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The Pharmacology and Clinical Applications of Psychedelic Medicines Within Midwifery Practice

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The research and use of psychedelic medicines to treat common mental health disorders has increased substantially in the past 2 decades. At the same time, knowledge is relatively uncommon among midwives regarding (1) the relative benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy, (2) best practices associated with the delivery of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and (3) responsible integration of this potentially useful intervention into mental health treatment plans. The purpose of this review is to describe current applications of psychedelic medicines to treat common mental health disorders, to describe the current legal status of these medicines used in this context, and to explore the potential for midwifery practice in this area with further training. This article also addresses the disparities regarding LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC populations in relation to this topic and their historical exclusion from research and treatment access in this field.

Source: Journal of Midwifery & Women s Health

DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.13371

Authors: Cindy A. Stein, Andrew Penn, Stephanie Van Hope, Caroline G. Dorsen, Mariavittoria Mangini

Institutions: California State University, Monterey Bay, University of California, San Francisco, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Health, California Institute of Integral Studies

Language: English

Topic: Psychedelics and Drug Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,300