Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments

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Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments

New research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy can lead to both short-term and long-term negative effects, including emotional and cognitive instability, difficulties in therapist-client relationships, and challenges integrating therapy insights, indicating the need for cautious application and further research into its psychological safety