Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine
The introductory course provides an overview of the revitalized area of psychedelic research and treatment. Presented by Stanford University, this program connects students with leading experts and practitioners exploring the possible uses of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues and broad
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The Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine course surveys the reemerging field of psychedelic science and therapy. Offered through Stanford University, this course engages students with pioneering researchers and clinicians investigating psychedelics' potential applications in treating mental illness and expanding human consciousness.
Lectures provide neuroscientific, clinical, psychological, historical, legal, and cultural perspectives on psychedelics. Students gain direct access to experts leading current studies on psychedelics. Attendees may take the course for one unit, comprising lectures only, or opt for two units which adds a discussion section and project. This exciting overview of psychedelic medicine imparts up-to-date knowledge and firsthand insights into psychedelics' emerging role in transforming psychiatry, neuroscience, and society.
Who is this for?
Students and learners interested in psychedelic medicine, mental health research, and the broader clinical and societal context of psychedelics.
About the Provider
At the Stanford School of Medicine, researchers from the Rodriguez Lab and the Heifets Lab have united under the banner of the Stanford Psychedelic Science Group. Their primary clinical focus is to investigate compounds including ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA as potential treatments for debilitating disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), treatment-resistant depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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- FormatLive Classes
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- Skillspsychedelic researchclinical applicationsneurosciencepsychologyhistorylawculturepsychiatryconsciousnessmental health treatmentclinical perspectiveslegal perspectivescultural perspectivesPsychedelic science literacy
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