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Psychedelics hold tremendous promise for healing and getting unstuck. But the altered states they produce can also be profoundly vulnerable.

A new study from PIPS researchers Dr. Christina Chwyl and Dr. Jason Luoma, published in World Psychiatry, analyzed a nationally representative survey of nearly 2,000 people who used psychedelics in the past year. The findings are sobering.

During past year psychedelic use, 10% reported experiencing physical or sexual violence. That is 1 in 10 people. 7.5% reported physical harm including beating, choking, or kicking. 7.2% reported forced sexual advances or acts.

Risks were greater for certain groups, including people with substance use disorder histories, housing instability, young adults, and Hispanic individuals.

To those considering psychedelic use: Keep safety strategies top of mind. Vet the people around you or have a safe person to have your back.

To those harmed during psychedelic use: You are not alone, broken, or to blame. The shame rests squarely on the perpetrator. You are whole, deserve healing, and are capable of it.

Support resources are available in the full blog at https://www.pipsinstitute.com/blog/a-national-survey-reveals-sobering-rates-of-physicalsexual-violence-during-psychedelic-usenbsp

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month. 💬

Adolescence is hard. Social media, academic pressure, changing bodies, and the search for identity can all take a toll on how teens see themselves.

At Portland Psychotherapy, we help teens clarify what they truly value and take small steps toward becoming the person they want to be.

Because self-esteem isn't about being perfect. It's about knowing who you are and what matters to you, even on the hard days.

💻 In-person & virtual therapy available in Oregon.

🔗 Learn more about teen therapy at https://portlandpsychotherapy.com/therapy-for-children-and-teens/