The mindful use of psychiatric medication
Report from the Tel Aviv Psychoactive Clinic Project and a proposed model for psychiatric care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4614705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ido Hartogsohn (0000-0002-7906-3682, Bar-Ilan University, corresponding author), Yaron Yavelberg (Independent Researcher, Israel), Omry Ben Ezra (Independent Researcher, Israel) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 126-135 |
| Publication date | 2025-05-15 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychedelic Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2559-9283 • E-ISSN: 2559-9283 |
| Publisher | Akademiai Kiado Zrt (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1556/2054.2024.00359 |
| OpenAlex | W4406387846 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
Background and aimsThe recent resurgence of psychedelic research has led to increased interest in extra-pharmacological factors shaping drug effects (set and setting). Habitually discussed in the context of psychedelic therapy, the relevance of set and setting to determining the outcome of non-psychedelic psychiatric interventions receives strong theoretical and empirical support in the literature. Unfortunately, there has been little research on the subject. The current study addresses this lacuna and investigates the potential of using non-pharmacological interventions to improve the outcomes of psychiatric care including safety, satisfaction, efficacy, and non-habituation.Methods110 participants (patients prescribed with psychiatric medication) took part in workshops focused on 1) Relaxation (Anxiolytics) 2) [n = 70] Focus (Stimulant ADHD Medication) [n = 40]. Workshops included a) an educational section designed to increase participants' understanding of their medical conditions and prescribed medications b) an experiential section that included the guided, mindful ingestion of the prescribed drug in a supportive setting including reinforcing cues and the practice of non-pharmacological techniques for coping with underlying medical conditions.ResultsSurvey questionnaires (n = 33) indicated a significant improvement in participants' understanding of their medical conditions and the properties of their prescribed medication. Semi-structured interviews demonstrated a strong interest in the idea of mindful use of medication, benefit from the communal setting of ingestion, as well as recurring themes of greater satisfaction with- and improved ability to derive benefit from the use of prescribed drug.ConclusionsThe results of this pilot study demonstrate the impressive potential of providing patients with extra-pharmacological tools to improve the outcomes of prescription drug use and supports the need for further study
Library science · Psychiatry · Tel aviv · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |