Psychological variables implied in the therapeutic effect of ayahuasca: A contextual approach
Por:
Franquesa, A, Sainz-Cort, A, Gandy, S, Soler, J, Alcazar-Corcoles, MA, Bouso, JC
Publicada:
1 jun 2018
Resumen:
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic decoction originating from Amazonia. The ayahuasca-induced introspective experience has been shown to have potential benefits in the treatment of several pathologies, to protect mental health and to improve neuropsychological functions and creativity, and boost mindfulness. The underlying psychological processes related to the use of ayahuasca in a psychotherapeutic context are not yet well described in the scientific literature, but there is some evidence to suggest that psychological variables described in psychotherapies could be useful in explaining the therapeutic effects of the brew. In this study we explore the link between ayahuasca use and Decentering, Values and Self, comparing subjects without experience of ayahuasca (n = 41) with subjects with experience (n = 81). Results confirm that ayahuasca users scored higher than nonusers in Decentering and Positive self, but not in Valued living, Life fulfillment, Self in social relations, Self in close relations and General self. Scores in Decentering were higher in the more experienced subjects (more than 15 occasions) than in those with less experience (less than 15 occasions). Our results show that psychological process variables may explain the outcomes in ayahuasca psychotherapy. The introduction of these variables is warranted in future ayahuasca therapeutic
Filiaciones:
Franquesa, A:
Les Corts Ctr Higiene Mental, Barcelona, Spain
Univ Autonoma Barcelona, Dept Psiquiatria & Med Legal, Barcelona, Spain
Sainz-Cort, A:
Int Ctr Ethnobot Educ, Res & Serv, Barcelona, Spain
Gandy, S:
Univ Aberdeen, Coll Life Sci & Med, Aberdeen, Scotland
Soler, J:
UAB, Hosp Santa Creu & St Pau Barcelona, Serv Psiquiatria, Barcelona, Spain
Ctr Invest Biomed Red Salad Mental CIBERSAM, Madrid, Spain
Univ Autonoma Barcelona, Dept Psicol Clin & Salut, Barcelona, Spain
Alcazar-Corcoles, MA:
Univ Autonoma Madrid, Dept Psicol Biol & Salad, Madrid, Spain
Bouso, JC:
Int Ctr Ethnobot Educ, Res & Serv, Barcelona, Spain
Green Accepted
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