EPISODE · Feb 3, 2021 · 55 MIN
Psychedelics: The Future of Mental Health Treatment
from A Little Help For Our Friends · host Dr. Kibby McMahon
Message us here!We might think of psychedelics as the inspiration behind Flower power or Steve Jobs' visionary insights, but we would never guess that it would be the promise of new treatments for mental health. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Paul Seli, a cognitive psychologist from Duke University, about the new efforts to understand how psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD can improve depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. *Warning: We discuss personal experiences and caveats for taking these drugs. We do not endorse use and abuse of illegal substances.For more info, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.comFollow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriendsSupport the showIf you're navigating someone's mental health or emotional issues, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, we'll help you set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one. Follow @kulamind on Instagram for podcast updates and science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive. For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
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Message us here!We might think of psychedelics as the inspiration behind Flower power or Steve Jobs' visionary insights, but we would never guess that it would be the promise of new treatments for mental health. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Paul Seli, a cognitive psychologist from Duke University, about the new efforts to understand how psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD can improve depression, anxiety, PTSD and addiction. *Warning: We discuss personal experiences and caveats for taking these drugs. We do not endorse use and abuse of illegal substances.For more info, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.comFollow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriendsSupport the showIf you're navigating someone's mental health or emotional issues, join KulaMind, our community and support platform. In KulaMind, we'll help you set healthy boundaries, advocate for yourself, and support your loved one. Follow @kulamind on Instagram for podcast updates and science-backed insights on staying sane while loving someone emotionally explosive. For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
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