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Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Chronic Somatoform Pain Disorder : A Case Report

Published inPsychoactives, vol. 4, no. 3, 30
Publication date2025-09-01
First online date2025-09-01
Abstract

Psychedelic substances have experienced a resurgence of clinical interest in recent years, particularly for their promising effects in the treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety. While evidence regarding their role in chronic pain management remains limited, emerging studies suggest potential therapeutic benefits. This case report describes a patient with persistent somatoform pain disorder and recurrent depressive disorder who underwent four sessions of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. The intervention was associated with a reduction in the negative impact of pain on daily life, increased pain acceptance, improved quality of life, and reduction in depressive symptoms. These findings contribute to the growing body of literature suggesting that psychedelics, when combined with psychotherapy, may offer a novel and holistic approach to the treatment of chronic pain. Further controlled studies are needed to explore the safety, efficacy, and underlying mechanisms.

Keywords
  • Psilocybin
  • Psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy
  • Chronic pain
  • Somatoform pain disorder
  • Depression
  • Case report
Citation (ISO format)
MERCIER, Mathilda et al. Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy for Chronic Somatoform Pain Disorder : A Case Report. In: Psychoactives, 2025, vol. 4, n° 3, p. 30. doi: 10.3390/psychoactives4030030
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