Microdosing Psychedelics: Small is Big | JOSEPH ROOTMAN

Through the glass darkly — psychedelics for mental health | Bart Ellenbroek | TEDxMount Victoria

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Can Magic Mushrooms Unlock Depression? | Rosalind Watts | TEDxOxford

A clinical psychologist from Imperial College describes how Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin), when used in a therapeutic setting, have been found to be a very effective treatment for depression. In this talk she draws on her experiences as working as a therapist on the groundbreaking Psilocybin for Depression study, and introduces us to some of the patients and their stories of transformation.

So, You’re Thinking of Doing Psychedelics?

So, you’re thinking of doing psychedelics and have no idea where to start. Join Mareesa Stertz from Lucid News and The Healing Powers as she gives an orientation to help newcomers understand what to expect when embarking on their first psychedelic journey and how to navigate these spaces safely and with grace.

Could Psilocybin End Our Addiction Crisis?

Two doses of psilocybin over a period of eight weeks significantly reduced alcohol use and cravings for alcoholics. That’s according to early results of a New York University phase 2 study.

5 Athletes Who Healed With Psychedelic Therapy

Conventional mental health therapies have offered little help. But a growing number of professional athletes are finding the path back to a better life with a more unconventional therapy—psychedelics. These five athletes are leading the way in psychedelic therapy.