Assessing Attitudes and Beliefs about Psychedelics and Indigenous Plant Medicines Among an Urban Indigenous Community
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Principal Investigator (PI) / Project Lead: |
RICHER, ARIEL |
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Funding Organization: |
University of Utah Research Foundation & College of Social Work |
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RFP / FOA: |
Research Incentive Seed Grant Program – College of Social Work |
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Award Number: |
None |
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Project Period: |
4/1/2024 – 3/31/2025 |
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Total Funding: |
$22,500 |
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Project Status: |
In progress |
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Area Served: |
NYC tri-state area |
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Population Served: |
Self-identified urban Indigenous adults |
Project Description:
This study will measure attitudes, beliefs, knowledge, and openness to use of psychedelics and indigenous plant medicines in therapy among a regionally (NYC tri-state) recruited sample of Indigenous adults. Indigenous communities have historically used psychedelics and indigenous plant medicines, but have been left out of current research, while disproportionately experiencing negative mental health outcomes that could be addressed using psychedelics in therapy.
This study will serve as the pilot of a national survey of attitudes towards psychedelics and indigenous plant medicines among Indigenous people, inform the creation of culturally-tailored informational materials, inform training programs for mental health practitioners, and ultimately increase access to the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy among Indigenous people.
For more information, contact ariel.richer@utah.edu