Percepción de un grupo de personas con diagnóstico de ansiedad y depresión acerca de la efectividad de las terapias psicodélicas: estudio de caso
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2024-11-13
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Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios
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Abstract
Los trastornos de salud mental representan una carga significativa en Colombia, exacerbada por factores socioeconómicos, históricos y políticos. La depresión y la ansiedad afectan a una proporción considerable de la población, especialmente a jóvenes y mujeres. Ante esta crisis, es esencial explorar alternativas terapéuticas seguras, efectivas y culturalmente relevantes, que ayuden a los pacientes a tener alternativas menos invasivas y no tan estigmatizadas como son los fármacos para el tratamiento de la ansiedad y la depresión. Las terapias psicodélicas, como la terapia con psilocibina y ayahuasca, han surgido como opciones prometedoras. Estudios clínicos y revisiones sistemáticas han demostrado su eficacia en el tratamiento de la depresión y la ansiedad, ofreciendo experiencias transformadoras que pueden ayudar a los individuos a obtener nuevas perspectivas sobre sus vidas. En razón de lo anterior el presente trabajo de investigación se planteó por objetivo describir la percepción de un grupo de pacientes diagnosticados con ansiedad y depresión acerca de la efectividad de las terapias psicodélicas, esto a través de una estrategia metodológica de tipo cualitativo en donde se realizó una entrevista a cada participante lo cual nos permitió una exploración de sus motivaciones, experiencias con el tratamiento y cambios autopercibidos con relación a las terapias psicodélicas. Los resultados arrojados indican que los participantes experimentaron experiencias transformadoras y positivas con relación a las terapias psicodélicas, destacando mejoras en su estado emocional y reducción de los síntomas de ansiedad y depresión.
Mental health disorders represent a significant burden in Colombia, exacerbated by socioeconomic, historical, and political factors. Depression and anxiety affect a considerable proportion of the population, especially youth and women. In response to this crisis, it is essential to explore safe, effective, and culturally relevant therapeutic alternatives that offer patients less invasive and less stigmatized options than traditional pharmacological treatments for anxiety and depression. Psychedelic therapies, such as psilocybin therapy and ayahuasca, have emerged as promising options. Clinical studies and systematic reviews have demonstrated their effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety, offering transformative experiences that can help individuals gain new perspectives on their lives. In light of the above, the objective of this research work was to describe the perceptions of a group of patients diagnosed with anxiety and depression regarding the effectiveness of psychedelic therapies. This was achieved through a qualitative methodological strategy in which each participant was interviewed, allowing for a detailed exploration of their motivations, experiences, and perceptions related to psychedelic therapies. The results indicate that participants experienced transformative and positive experiences with psychedelic therapies, highlighting improvements in their emotional state and reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Mental health disorders represent a significant burden in Colombia, exacerbated by socioeconomic, historical, and political factors. Depression and anxiety affect a considerable proportion of the population, especially youth and women. In response to this crisis, it is essential to explore safe, effective, and culturally relevant therapeutic alternatives that offer patients less invasive and less stigmatized options than traditional pharmacological treatments for anxiety and depression. Psychedelic therapies, such as psilocybin therapy and ayahuasca, have emerged as promising options. Clinical studies and systematic reviews have demonstrated their effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety, offering transformative experiences that can help individuals gain new perspectives on their lives. In light of the above, the objective of this research work was to describe the perceptions of a group of patients diagnosed with anxiety and depression regarding the effectiveness of psychedelic therapies. This was achieved through a qualitative methodological strategy in which each participant was interviewed, allowing for a detailed exploration of their motivations, experiences, and perceptions related to psychedelic therapies. The results indicate that participants experienced transformative and positive experiences with psychedelic therapies, highlighting improvements in their emotional state and reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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Describir la percepción de un grupo de personas diagnosticados con ansiedad y depresión acerca de la efectividad de las terapias psicodélicas.
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Mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Alternative treatments, Psychedelic therapies, Self-perceived changes, Salud mental, Ansiedad, Depresión, Tratamientos alternativos, Terapias psicodélicas, Cambios autopercibidos