Psychedelics and the essential importance of context
Carhart-Harris, R.L., Roseman, L., Haijen, E., Erritzoe, D., Watts, R., Branchi, I., Kaelen, M. (2018) Journal of Psychopharmacology
Abstract
This paper argues that the context in which psychedelics are administered — including the therapeutic relationship, physical environment, and psychological preparation — plays a crucial role in determining outcomes. The authors propose that psychedelics increase sensitivity to context, amplifying the influence of set and setting.
Keywords
psychedelicsset and settingcontexttherapeutic relationshipenvironment
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