Psychedelic Therapies' Role in Modern Mental Health Treatment

Could treatments with drugs like ketamine or psilocybin be helpful for people struggling with severe mental health issues? Psychiatrist Ben Lewis, MD, with Huntsman Mental Health Institute, navigates the potential path of psychedelic medicine from taboo to treatment. Learn about the clinical and therapeutic use of psychedelics in mental health, examining how they can provide significant relief for conditions that are difficult to address with conventional treatments.

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Explore the emerging role of psychedelic medicine in treating severe mental health issues with Ben Lewis, MD, a psychiatrist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Delve into the clinical and therapeutic uses of substances like ketamine and psilocybin, and learn how they offer significant relief for conditions poorly addressed by traditional treatments.

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