DC6 – Sex/gender differences in psychedelics psychopharmacology

Doctoral Candidate DC6: Kian Stenbolt | NKUA Description Depression and anxiety disorders are more common in women than men, and many women also suffer from hormone-related conditions such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder, postpartum depression, and perimenopausal disturbances. Sex and gender differences in treatment response have been identified, yet no guidelines exist for sex- or gender-oriented […]

DC5 – Psychedelics, attachment-related changes, and mental health outcomes

Doctoral Candidate DC5: Lasse Damgaard | SU Description This doctoral project will investigate how psychedelic experiences may facilitate attachment-related psychological changes and their relationship to mental health outcomes. The doctoral candidate will contribute to two complementary studies: a non-clinical investigation of Swedish psychedelic retreat participants and a clinical trial examining psilocybin-assisted treatment for depression in […]

DC4 – Mapping the subjective phenomenology of therapeutic and challenging experiences in psychedelic therapy

Doctoral Candidate DC4: Holly Hepburn | UMCG Description While seemingly rare, sustained difficulties after psychedelic therapy do occur and may have a large negative impact on an individual’s wellbeing. Due to limitations in our understanding and assessment of adverse events, they are likely underreported in current literature. Systematic long-term monitoring and post-trial care are needed […]