APA Annual Meeting 2022 On-Demand Package-Psychedelics and Psychiatry

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Summary of the Panel Discussion on Psychedelic Science:<br /><br />The video is a panel discussion on the history, clinical trials, and current research in psychedelic science. The panel consists of Dr. Jimmy Potash, Dr. Roland Griffiths, and Mary Bitt-Yaden. They discuss the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and the challenges and opportunities in the field. Dr. Griffiths highlights the neuropharmacology of psychedelics and their impact on brain activity and connectivity. The panel also discusses specific clinical trials conducted at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research on depression, anxiety, addiction, and end-of-life distress. They emphasize the need for rigorous research and the importance of subjective experiences in psychedelic therapy. The video concludes with a discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the field, including the need for a better understanding of the mechanisms of action and the development of complementary therapeutic modalities.<br /><br />Summary of the Video on Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment:<br /><br />The video features a panel of experts discussing the research and clinical use of psychedelics in treating mental health disorders. They emphasize evidence-based and balanced approaches to studying and using these substances. The panel discusses challenges such as the need for larger and more diverse research samples, managing patient expectations, and ensuring scientific rigor. They highlight the potential of psychedelics in addressing structural inequality in mental health care and providing greater access to care. The future of psychedelic therapy, including ongoing research on MDMA and psilocybin, is discussed, as well as the importance of factors like music and setting in therapy sessions. However, they acknowledge the current safety-focused and primary effects-oriented nature of the studies.

Keywords

Panel Discussion

Psychedelic Science

Clinical Trials

Research

Therapeutic Potential

Neuropharmacology

Johns Hopkins Center

Depression

Anxiety

Addiction

End-of-life Distress

Rigorous Research

Access to Care