Tag: Psychedelics
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MDMA for PTSD: A Breakthrough Treatment on the Horizon?
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Aaron Seibert, Executive Director of PTSD Foundation of America and Road to Hope radio show host, discuss how MDMA may become a FDA approved for PTSD treatment. FDA Review The FDA is evaluating MDMA as a potential treatment for PTSD, marking a significant…
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Good News for Seniors: Magic Mushrooms Show Promise for Depression
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headline,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how psilocybin, the active ingredient in these mushrooms, may work better in older brains to combat depression. Age and Response: Why Mushrooms May Help More Older adults may respond better to psilocybin treatment for depression…
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Psychedelic Therapy: Weighing Promise and Potential Risks
On ‘Psychology Behind the Headlines’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss new research suggesting promising benefits and the risks of emotional distress and the unpredictable nature of psychedelic experiences. Promises of Psychedelic Therapy Psilocybin shows potential in treating mental health conditions, but research is ongoing. Questioning the Risks Study focuses…
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MDMA for PTSD: Controversy Surrounds Potential FDA Approval
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest trauma therapist Summer Forlenza discuss the need for rigorous research to ensure the safety and effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted therapies. Rigorous Research is Crucial MDMA and other psychedelic treatments require thorough evaluation to ensure their effectiveness and safety for widespread use. Scrutiny is Necessary…
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Psychedelic Therapy: Promising Treatment or Hype?
On ‘Mental Breakthroughs’, host Jessica Reyes and guest therapist Ryan Heapy discuss the potential and the challenges of psychedelics. Psychedelic therapy shows promise Research suggests psychedelic-assisted therapy could help treat PTSD, depression, and addiction, but access is still extremely limited.’Research suggests psychedelic-assisted therapy could help treat PTSD, depression, and addiction, but access is still extremely…
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Ibogaine: A Potential Breakthrough for Addiction and Trauma?
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest MHTN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Bober discuss how Ibogaine is showing promise for addiction, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries in a recent study. Ibogaine’s Impact on the Brain Dr. Bober explains how ibogaine interacts with multiple neurotransmitter systems, including glutamate. Its effects on glutamate…