Article summary
A prospective, longitudinal study led by ICEERS researchers evaluated the psychological effects of ayahuasca retreats conducted by Shipibo healers in the Peruvian Amazon. Findings indicate significant improvements in quality of life and decentering capacity, reductions in neuroticism, and long-term benefits reported by 91.7% of participants, with minimal adverse effects. The study is framed within the Symmetrical Global Mental Health paradigm, which advocates for a reciprocal, non-extractive integration between traditional and Western medical systems.
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