Basic Psychiatric Diagnosis

This course will provide an overview of behavioral health patterns that will aid the facilitator in determining appropriateness of psychedelic experiences and minimize overall risk for those participating.

This course will provide an overview of behavioral health patterns that will aid the facilitator in determining appropriateness of psilocybin services. While it is not the role of a psilocybin facilitator to make diagnoses, being able to identify them while understanding risks and specialized skills required for certain pathologies is crucial in delivering safe and effective services.

Diagnoses included in this course:
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Suicidality
Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis-related illnesses.

Course Objectives:
Familiarity with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5 (DSM)
Developing an understanding of common mental and behavioral issues, signs and symptoms
Assessing what conditions to rule out psilocybin treatment and/or refer to mental health professionals
Understanding the social context of mental health diagnosis and its relation as an instrument of power and oppression