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Ayahuasca, Rorschach e Psicopatologia:estudo de caso com técnicas psicológicas para procurar compreender o antes e o depois do consumo de ayahuasca
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Ayahuasca é uma bebida originária da Amazónia produzida a partir da combinação de várias plantas com intensos efeitos alucinogénicos. Integrado no movimento diaspórico e de urbanização da ayahuasca, onde se inclui Portugal, tem ocorrido um crescente interesse científico pelos potenciais terapêuticos da substância, como efeitos antidepressivos e ansiolíticos. A metodologia deste trabalho consistiu num Estudo de Caso utilizando as provas Rorschach e Mini-Mult, e entrevistas clínicas, nos 3 momentos de avaliação: 2 semanas antes da toma de ayahuasca, cerca de 48 horas após o ritual e passado 1 mês e meio. Os resultados revelam que a pessoa diminui consistentemente a nível psicopatológico (Mini-Mult). Todavia, estas melhorias são justificadas pela pessoa com a nova rotina laboral (entrevista clínica) e os elementos do Rorschach expressam, consistentemente, maior dificuldade em conter a emergência do processo primário. Compreendendo o carácter exploratório do estudo são discorridas hipóteses sobre esta aparente dissonância
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic Amazonian brew produced by a combination of several ingredients. Integrated in the western diaspora, scientific evidence shows interesting results in the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca, such as antidepressant and anxiolytic. A Case Study was conducted, including Rorschach and Mini-Mult tests and clinical interviews in all three assessment periods: 2 weeks before the ayahuasca ritual, approximately 48 hours after the ritual and about 1 and a half months later. The Mini-Mult scores reveal a steady decrease in psychopathology. However, this improvement is justified by the subject with his new professional occupation. Thus, the Rorschach test highlights an escalation in less elaborate defense mechanisms. Taking into account the exploratory nature of this study, some hypotheses are made to address this seemingly discourse.
Ayahuasca is a psychedelic Amazonian brew produced by a combination of several ingredients. Integrated in the western diaspora, scientific evidence shows interesting results in the therapeutic effects of ayahuasca, such as antidepressant and anxiolytic. A Case Study was conducted, including Rorschach and Mini-Mult tests and clinical interviews in all three assessment periods: 2 weeks before the ayahuasca ritual, approximately 48 hours after the ritual and about 1 and a half months later. The Mini-Mult scores reveal a steady decrease in psychopathology. However, this improvement is justified by the subject with his new professional occupation. Thus, the Rorschach test highlights an escalation in less elaborate defense mechanisms. Taking into account the exploratory nature of this study, some hypotheses are made to address this seemingly discourse.
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Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA –
Instituto Universitário para obtenção de grau de Mestre
na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
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Ayahuasca Rorschach Mini-mult Psicopatologia Psicadélico Psychopathology Psychedelics