Depression, Anxiety, PTSD
Conditions
Keywords
Psychedelics, Wellness
Brief summary
The Psychedelics and Wellness Study (PAWS), is an anonymous online survey investigating the interrelationship between psychedelics and wellness. The study population is adults ages 18 and older that have taken a psychedelic at least once. The maximum sample size is 5,000 survey respondents. It is expected that this anonymous online survey will support the hypothesis that there is a robust interrelationship between past psychedelic use and its impact on wellness.
Detailed description
Following a four-decade moratorium, the therapeutic use of psychedelics has once more captured the collective attention of the medical community and the public at large. Now, at the forefront of a renaissance in psychedelic research, this study is investigating the interrelationship of psychedelics and mental wellness - a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. This work will be unique in that it will collect both objective and subjective data to assess the interrelationship between psychedelic and wellness. It will lend support to the growing body of research in the use of psychedelics for both mental health conditions and the pursuit of overall mental wellness.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
WILD 5 Wellness
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Adults ages 18 and older that have taken a psychedelic at least once.
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals less than 18 years old and have previously never taken a psychedelic substance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | The PHQ-9 is a nine-item depression self-report questionnaire for screening and measurement of severity of major depression. Scores range from 0-27 (Lower scores = Less depression). |
| Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | The GAD-7 is a seven-item self-report questionnaire for screening and measurement of severity of generalized anxiety disorder. Scores range from 0-21 (Lower scores = Less anxiety). |
| Change in HERO Wellness Scale | Through study completion, an average of 1 year | The HERO Wellness Scale is a brief 5-item scale designed to measure four wellness traits plus perceived mental wellness. Scores range from 0-50 (Lower scores = Lower levels of mental wellness). |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed