Improving access to psilocybin-assisted therapy: barriers, challenges, and recommendations

An introduction to psilocybin-assisted therapy Psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) is an emerging intervention that combines the administration of psilocybin with structured psychological support to address profound psychological, emotional, and existential distress. Central to this model is the recognition that many forms of suffering—particularly at end of life—are relational in nature and require relational forms of healing. It is our belief that the relational wounds that keep us from connection can really only be healed in relationship with other humans (1). This emphasis on relational healing lies at the core of PAT, a treatment model designed to address profound psychological distress through both pharmacological and human-centered care.