Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Explained

In this final episode of the series, Dr. Graham Campbell explores psychedelic-assisted therapy, including the substances used, how it may support mental health treatment, key safety protocols, and what the future of this emerging field could look like. This conversation offers valuable insights for clinicians, mental health professionals, and anyone curious about the potential of psychedelic therapy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

01:35 Understanding Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

06:44 The Journey into Psychedelics

10:22 Access and Availability of Psychedelic Therapy

12:31 Psychedelic Substances in Therapy

14:53 Choosing the Right Substance for Therapy

18:30 Sustaining Positive Outcomes

22:18 Risks and Safety in Psychedelic Therapy

25:49 The Structure of a Therapy Session

32:29 Creating a Safe Space for Psychedelic Therapy

34:42 Navigating Difficult Emotions During Therapy

37:19 The Intensity of Psychedelic Experiences

40:50 The Role of Defence Mechanisms in Therapy

45:29 The Need for New Approaches in Depression Treatment

47:53 Integrating Neuroscience and Psychotherapy

50:21 The Importance of Aftercare and Support

54:11 Understanding Side Effects of Psychedelic Substances

58:33 The Legal Landscape of Psychedelic Therapy

01:01:24 Future Directions for Psychedelic Research

📍 Resources & Credits Dr Graham Campbell:

https://flinthealthcare.co.uk/dr-graham-campbell/

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre/

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/psychoactive-trials-group

https://www.hmrlondon.com/

https://stpancrasclinicalresearch.com/our-expertise/

https://www.macplc.com/mac-resource-library/all-resources/psychedelics-in-practice-moving-psychedelic-assisted-therapies-from-clinical-research-into-routine-clinical-practice/

https://clerkenwellhealth.com/blog/uk-set-to-become-hub-of-psychedelic-research

MAPS - Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies - https://maps.org/

The Future of Psychedelic Therapy - Research Paper -

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMCXXXXXX/

Drug Science - David Nutt - https://drugscience.org.uk/

 

⭐Keywords

psychedelic therapy| mental health | psilocybin | MDMA | clinical trials | safety | neuroimaging | depression | PTSD | future of therapy | relational lives podcast |

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