Psychedelic therapy has recently entered the mainstream consciousness following Netflix's hugely popular 'How to change your mind' and is anticipated to integrate into the global healthcare system by 2024.

This light-hearted but educational talk will cover the basics of this exciting area and answer questions such as 'How does psychedelic therapy work?' What are the potential benefits? When and where can this therapy be accessed legally? And even What animals consume psychedelics??'.

We will also briefly explore the history, current research and how these potentially transformative treatments can bring in a new paradigm of mental health treatment.

Talk agenda:

Psychedelics 101 + Brief History

What is psychedelic therapy - using MDMA / Psilocybin / DMT / Ketamine in a therapeutic context

Current research - MDMA therapy for PTSD / Psilocybin therapy for Depression + other advanced clinical trials

Going Mainstream - the future patient journey (a paradigm shift in mental health treatment)

Q&A

Chris Davison has a BSc in Physiological Sciences and Drug Addiction pharmacology and cofounded a Life Sciences company to run clinical trials for MDMA therapy treatment for Depression.