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What Does Good Psychedelic Therapy Look Like?

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  • Peter Grinspoon avatar Peter Grinspoon Jun 5, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/well/mind/psychedelic-therapy.html

Unveiling the Potential of Psychedelic Therapy: A Journey into Healing Minds

Psychedelic therapy is gaining ground as a revolutionary treatment for mental health, with psilocybin and MDMA poised for approval by the FDA. However, concerns arise regarding therapists' role in providing effective care and avoiding harm. While the dosages of drugs used in clinical trials have been standardized, therapeutic practices lack similar scrutiny, relying heavily on tradition. The need for scientifically-backed best practices in psychedelic therapy has sparked a call for critical examination. Ensuring patient safety and comfort, selecting qualified therapists, and employing preparatory and integration sessions are crucial steps. Although the field is evolving rapidly, the importance of ethical and safe practices cannot be overstated.

#PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #MDMA #DMT #Ayahuasca #Psilocybin #MagicMushroom #Ketamine

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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/03/well/mind/psychedelic-therapy.html

Unveiling the Potential of Psychedelic Therapy: A Journey into Healing Minds

Psychedelic therapy is gaining ground as a revolutionary treatment for mental health, with psilocybin and MDMA poised for approval by the FDA. However, concerns arise regarding therapists' role in providing effective care and avoiding harm. While the dosages of drugs used in clinical trials have been standardized, therapeutic practices lack similar scrutiny, relying heavily on tradition. The need for scientifically-backed best practices in psychedelic therapy has sparked a call for critical examination. Ensuring patient safety and comfort, selecting qualified therapists, and employing preparatory and integration sessions are crucial steps. Although the field is evolving rapidly, the importance of ethical and safe practices cannot be overstated.

#PsychedelicTherapy #MentalHealth #MentalWellness #MDMA #DMT #Ayahuasca #Psilocybin #MagicMushroom #Ketamine