Many of my clients are interested in using psychedelics as a way to heal deep rooted trauma. There is incredible research coming out from different institutions that have been allowed to use psilocybin for research purposes only. Before the pandemic, I had a chance to see Mathew Johnson, PhD from Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research speak locally on the research using psilocybin with depression, alcohol use disorder, smoking cessation, and anorexia nervosa. Dr. Yehuda has just now opened a research lab at Mt. Sinai and I am curious what will come out of their research. This is very exciting since medication is not working for individuals with trauma. I have included some links below for your own search and to find out more.
Johns Hopkins – Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research
Psilocybin Treatment for Mental Health Gets Legal Framework: Oregon became the first state to legalize therapeutic use of the drug as new research affirms its benefits for treating depression – Scientific American
Mount Sinai: Five Things to Know About MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD
Rachel Yehuda (Mount Sinai): Studying the Science of Psychedelics and PTSD – Podcast
