Psychedelics for the management of anxiety in adults with life-threatening diseases

Abstract

Anxiety is common psychiatric symptom secondary to life-threatening disease. Conventional pharmacological treatment of anxiety in this population is ineffective, subsequently paving the way for studies exploring alternative treatment options. A literature review is conducted exploring the efficacy of psychedelics in the treatment of anxiety in adults with life-threatening diseases.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Taylor J. Solak

Author Details

Taylor J. Solak, BS, RN, CCRN, College of Nursing, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Omicron Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Anxiety, Life-threatening Disease, Psychedelics

Recommended Citation

Solak, Taylor J., "Psychedelics for the management of anxiety in adults with life-threatening diseases" (2019). Convention. 298.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/298

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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