Challenges and priorities in combining methods to assess psychedelic-assisted therapy

Psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) is being evaluated across various clinical contexts but lacks a comprehensive characterization of its methods.

• A systematic review of evaluation methods for PAT highlights its application in psychiatric and existential conditions.
• Key areas of evaluation include pre-session screening, acute experiences during therapy, and post-session integration.
• Clinical and existential outcomes, along with safety and service evaluations, are important aspects of the intervention's assessment.
• There is a need for a more complete understanding of the methodologies used in PAT evaluations.

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