Why Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) for Palliative Care?

Psychedelic-assisted therapy has immense potential to address deep psychological and existential suffering. For those in palliative care—facing terminal illness—psychedelics offer an opportunity to find peace, resolve trauma, and live with clarity and joy.

Evidence-Based Benefits:

Emotional Healing: Research shows that psychedelics can help patients process unresolved emotions, fears, and regrets.

Existential Peace: Many patients report a profound sense of peace and a diminished fear of death.

Reduced Anxiety & Depression: Psychedelics can alleviate feelings of depression, anxiety, and despair often experienced in the terminal stages of life.

Improved Quality of Life: Enhanced emotional well-being and a sense of connection with others and the world.

Palliative care is crucial, but it sometimes lacks effective solutions for the psychological and emotional distress many patients experience. Despite advancements in pain management and physical care, many people face profound mental health challenges—such as anxiety, depression, and existential distress—that can’t always be addressed adequately.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy can offer a deeply transformative way to support patients towards end-of-life. By helping individuals confront and resolve fear, trauma, and existential distress psychedelic therapy holds the potential to revolutionise the psycho-spiritual and emotional aspect of palliative care.