The New/Old Breakthrough Treatment of Psilocybin Used in Therapy

Psilocybin (or magic mushrooms as it is commonly called) was used and researched in the treatment of mental health disorder extensively in the 50s and 60s, but stopped as the substance became illegal. Today, psilocybin has been named a "breakthrough treatment" by the FDA for the treatment of depression and other mental health disorders and is on track to be legalized for medical use. James Keim, LCSW discussed how psilocybin assisted therapy creates neuroplasticity, and helps clients change their brain. James Keim, LCSW is the founder of Mimosa Technologies, Inc., which uses bioreactors to grow research grade, natural psilocybin, rather than the synthetic psilocybin which is most widespread. He was the clinical director for Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes, the developers of Strategic Family Therapy, has published his work on Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and heads the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy's Oppositional and Conduct Disorder Clinic. James Keim in addition to teaching at the IAP, he also teaches family therapy in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. ​