Examples of possible psychological contraindications for psychedelic therapy include:
Personal history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression
Family medical history of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression
Active suicidal ideation or previous attempts
Major emotional dysregulation
Actively taking certain medications like SSRI or MAOI, and the specific dosages
Very high or very low blood pressure
Heart arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat
Personal or family history of epilepsy/seizures
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