The Shroom Boom: Therapeutic Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the resurgence of psychedelic research and its potential in treating mental health disorders in this 30-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the clinical applications of psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine for psychiatric conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Learn about the history of psychedelics, the concept of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and the science behind these substances' therapeutic effects. Gain insights from two field leaders as they discuss new approaches to therapy, patient selection, and preparation for psychedelic treatments. Understand why this area of research is generating excitement in both scientific and financial circles, with recent public offerings of psychedelic drug developers. Discover the potential impact of this "shroom boom" on global mental health and substance use disorders, particularly in light of the pandemic's effects.
Syllabus
Intro
History of Psychedelics
Who are you
MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy
New Approaches to Therapy
Preparation and Patient Selection
Why Im Excited
How Does Psychedelics Work
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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