Bev interviews Richard Zeifman on his research examining using psychedelics to treat mental disorders.
Show Notes
On today’s episode is Richard Zeifman, who is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on enhancing mental disorder treatments by integrating evidence-based psychological treatments with pharmacological ones, such as MDMA. He recently authored a scientific paper that examined how ayahuasca use influenced suicidal thoughts among people with depression. We discuss how mental disorders could be treated with psychedelic drugs, the barriers to studying and treating individuals using these drugs, and the promise of research in this area. Take a listen!
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What is Stop Psychoanalyzing Me?
Stop Psychoanalyzing Me is a podcast on which your friend Bev interviews experts about the mental disorders that they study. The goal of the interview isn't so much to have an expert discussion of the theory behind these disorders, but rather to discuss mental health in ways that all of us will understand. Episodes released monthly!