How Psychedelic Medicine can help Mental Health

Our mental health epidemic is increasing daily and further exacerbated by the pandemic. In the quest for new treatment options for mental illness and psychiatric disorders, attention is being paid to the potential role of microdoses of psychedelic drugs as adjuncts to psychotherapy for a wide array of maladies of the mind, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and addictions.

With trials now also underway for dementia, OCD and eating disorders, this Health Conversation will examine the evidence for psychedelic-assisted therapy and investigate the potential applications of this novel therapy.