Using Psychedelics With Therapeutic Intent Is Associated With Lower Shame and Complex Trauma Symptoms in Adults With Histories of Child Maltreatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child maltreatment negatively affects the formation of internal schemata of self and other during development, leading to negative adaptations in self-concept and social cognition. Clinical reports suggest the efficacy of psychedelics in treating the psychopathological sequelae of child maltreatment. Altering maladaptive schemata of self and other implicated in negative self-concept and impaired social cognition may be a central mechanism for reducing posttraumatic stress symptoms.

Aims

This study aims to assess whether psychedelic use moderates the relationships between child maltreatment and self-concept, social cognition, and posttraumatic stress symptoms.

Method

An online survey was completed by 166 participants and included measures of maltreatment exp

SUBMITTER: Healy CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8278461 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature